Mission-Driven Colleges: Keeping First Things First in Christian Higher Education

In Mission-Driven Colleges: Keeping First Things First in Christian Higher Education, Scott Rae and Rick Langer argue that a successful Christian university goes beyond simply incorporating religious studies.

They propose that the entire institution, from its leadership to its curriculum, must be designed to nurture a distinctive Christian worldview.

The book delves into four foundational questions:

• What defines a university?
• What sets a Christian university apart?
• What makes your specific university unique within the Christian landscape?
• How can academic disciplines be approached from a Christian perspective?

Through these questions, Rae and Langer demonstrate how to build the structural framework that empowers a Christian university to thrive. They guide educators and administrators in strategizing, planning, and implementing practices that ensure both a deep Christian identity and academic rigor. Mission-Driven Colleges is a vital resource for anyone committed to the success of Christian universities, offering a clear path to realizing their full educational mission.

Scott Rae (PhD, University of Southern California) is senior advisor to the president for university mission, dean of the faculty for Talbot School of Theology, and professor of philosophy and Christian ethics at Biola University.

Rick Langer (PhD, University of California, Riverside) is director for the office for the integration of faith and learning and professor of theology at Biola University.