Cultivating Diversity and Spirituality: A Compelling Interest for Institutional Priority

Historically, Christian colleges and universities have struggled to incorporate racial and ethnic diversity into White and homogenous campuses. Research indicates that a positive racial climate is essential to promote spiritual growth for students from diverse backgrounds. As a result, diversity is...

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Main Author: Paredes-Collins, Kristin (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2013
In: Christian higher education
Year: 2013, Volume: 12, Issue: 1/2, Pages: 122-137
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Summary:Historically, Christian colleges and universities have struggled to incorporate racial and ethnic diversity into White and homogenous campuses. Research indicates that a positive racial climate is essential to promote spiritual growth for students from diverse backgrounds. As a result, diversity is a compelling interest for Christian institutions. Drawing from the challenges and the latest research on student development and campus racial climates, this article offers four pathways to cultivate diversity in Christian higher education.
ISSN:1539-4107
Contains:Enthalten in: Christian higher education
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/15363759.2013.739436