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Book SynopsisLutheran colleges and universities occupy a distinctive space in American higher education. In an age where the dividing line between sacred and secular has become blurred, Brian Beckstrom argues that their "rooted and open" approach, combined with adaptive theological leadership, could be the best hope for faith based higher education. To do so, he provides an overview of Lutheran higher education, its history, and identity, and combines surveys of students, faculty, and staff at Lutheran institutions with leadership theory and theological reflection. Leaders at Lutheran colleges and universities will find it to be helpful in understanding their mission, identity, and vocation in a secular age, and navigating the changing cultural environment that challenges the church and higher education alike.
Table of ContentsChapter One: Lutheran Higher Education in a Secular Age
Chapter Two: A Brief History of Lutheran Higher Education
Chapter Three: Secularization or Reformation?
Chapter Four: Adaptive Leadership Challenges for Higher Education
Chapter Five: Adaptive Leadership Challenges for Lutheran Institutions
Chapter Six: Adaptive Theological Challenges for Lutheran Leaders
Chapter Seven: Research Results
Chapter Eight: Humanism and Identity Stew
Chapter Nine: Mission, Identity and Vocation
