Integration of Faith and Learning
Focus Points (click to expand)
Public Perception
We need to challenge common misperceptions our peers have about Christians and Christianity. There needs to be an openness with our peers.
We also have to challenge the misperceptions the Church has concerning us as Christians in academia.
Application
The ability to take scientific, philosophical, and theological discussions from the ivory tower and apply them to how we live on a daily basis.
Discussion
How do we bring academic topics to a non-academic crowd so they can both understand and use the results of our discussions?
How do we foster debate with out intimidating new/ outside people?
Diversity
The diverse academic and theological backgrounds of our group create the potential for thought provoking and life changing discussion.
Accessibility
Communicating the applications (above) to others both in academics and in the Church.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Think critically
- Diverse
- Commitment to serving God
- In advance fields of study
- Access to resources
- Willing to tackle debate
- Support Network
- Peer affirmation of faith
- Theological knowledge base
- Allows fulfillment in both aspects of life
Weaknesses
- Application to real things
- Discussing things on a non-expert level
- Debate intimidating to new/outside people
- Too much work
- Conflict between faith and learning within church
- Easier to compartmentalize
Opportunities
- Learn to communicate issues
- Train church and academic leaders
- Change perception of academic Christians
- Bringing this to our peers
- Roundtable
- Support Network
- Academic Support
- More Aware of People around us
- Reaffirmation of basic truths
Threats
- Peer reputation/fear
- Time
- Temptation to compartmentalize
- Conflict between faith and learning in church
- Diversity
- Discussion longevity
- Tunnel Vision
- Intimidating Debate
Last updated April 4, 2007
Please address comments and suggestions to Steve Hicks
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