{"product_id":"learning-for-the-love-of-god-a-students-guide-to-academic-faithfulness-paperback","title":"Learning for the Love of God: A Student's Guide to Academic Faithfulness - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDonald Opitz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDerek Melleby\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost Christian college students separate their academic life from church attendance, Bible study, and prayer. Too often discipleship of the mind is overlooked if not ignored altogether. In this lively and enlightening book, two authors who are experienced in college youth ministry show students how to be faithful in their studies, approaching education as their vocation.\u003cbr\u003eThis revised edition of the well-received \u003ci\u003eThe Outrageous Idea of Academic Faithfulness \u003c\/i\u003eincludes updates throughout, two new substantive appendixes, personal stories from students, a new preface, and a fresh interior design. Chapters conclude with thought-provoking discussion questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat does discipleship have to do with learning? How do I follow Jesus \u003ci\u003eas a student\u003c\/i\u003e? What does the Lord require of me at university? This marvelous book answers just these sorts of questions. It's one of a kind, an expansive vision of Christian learning written not for professors but for students. Best of all, this is a book that can profit students in any educational context, secular or religious. Buy a box of these and give them to every high school senior you know.\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eJames K. A. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e, Calvin College; author of \u003ci\u003eDesiring the Kingdom: Worship, Worldview, and Cultural Formation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"As you get ready to plunge into college, add this book to your reading list. It will help you navigate the common landmines that can trip up your faith, and it will give you the tools you need to sprint ahead.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eKara Powell\u003c\/b\u003e, Fuller Youth Institute, Fuller Theological Seminary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The most difficult transition in the life of faith is from high school to college. This book will prove valuable for any student who gives it the time it deserves. Read and listen, I say.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eScot McKnight\u003c\/b\u003e, Northern Seminary; author of \u003ci\u003eThe Jesus Creed\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book addresses numerous timely issues related to college transition, the place of academics in the life of the Christian student, and the development of a lifelong Christian perspective on issues of calling and vocation. Nothing I have seen yet addresses these particular issues with the combination of theological depth and easy accessibility that marks this book.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eWalt Mueller\u003c\/b\u003e, president, Center for Parent\/Youth Understanding; author of \u003ci\u003eEngaging the Soul of Youth Culture\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is the sort of book that should be read by Christian students going to college and studied in campus fellowship groups. It provides clear and accessible guidelines as to how to relate one's faith to academics. I hope it will be widely used.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eGeorge Marsden\u003c\/b\u003e, University of Notre Dame (emeritus); author of \u003ci\u003eThe Outrageous Idea of Christian Scholarship\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDonald Opitz \u003c\/b\u003e(PhD, Boston University) is college pastor at Messiah College in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. He previously served as professor of sociology and higher education at Geneva College. He is the author of numerous articles and has worked as a pastor. \u003cb\u003eDerek Melleby\u003c\/b\u003e is the executive director of OneLife Institute, a ministry that provides gap year programs for students focused on discipleship, travel, and service. Prior to joining OneLife, he was on staff with the Coalition for Christian Outreach and the Center for Parent\/Youth Understanding, where he spoke across the country on college transition. Melleby is also the author of \u003ci\u003eMake College Count: A Faithful Guide to Life and Learning\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 18, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51800098177312,"sku":"9781587433504","price":20.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ca4185ed973995f0097cf155e35e1593.webp?v=1780832695","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/learning-for-the-love-of-god-a-students-guide-to-academic-faithfulness-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}