How to Stay Christian in College

by Budziszewski, J.

• ISBN13: 9781576835104
• ISBN10: 1576835103
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-03-01
• Publisher: Tyndale House Pub

Summary

When you go to college, you're leaving behind your network of support and heading to a world with different perspectives, responsibilities, and expectations. Even if you're going to a "Christian" college, there's no guarantee you won't face challenges to your faith.

Author Biography

J. BUDZISZEWSKI is a professor of government and philosophy at the University of Texas, where he has taught for over twenty years. A frequent speaker to groups such as InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Campus Crusade, and the Veritas Forum, Dr. Budziszewski has written numerous books and articles. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Sandra.

Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS	11	(4)
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1: COLLEGE AS ANOTHER WORLD	15	(18)
Why Is This Book Necessary?	15	(1)
My Own Story	16	(3)
Who This Book Is For	19	(1)
All Alone	19	(2)
Suddenly Adult	21	(2)
On Another Planet	23	(3)
Under Pressure	26	(1)
How This Book Can Help	27	(6)
WORLDVIEWS
CHAPTER 2: WHAT GOD THINKS OF THE WORLD	33	(14)
God	33	(3)
Creation	36	(2)
The Bad News	38	(3)
The Good News	41	(3)
You	44	(3)
CHAPTER 3: WHAT THE WORLD THINKS OF ITSELF	47	(12)
Mars Hill	47	(2)
Naturalism	49	(3)
Postmodernism	52	(2)
Do-It-Yourself Spirituality	54	(2)
Grains of Truth	56	(3)
CHAPTER 4: TALKING WITH NONCHRISTIAN FRIENDS	59	(20)
Getting Started	61	(3)
How to Deal with Questions	64	(8)
How to Deal with Lifestyle Conflicts	72	(3)
Who Influences Whom	75	(4)
CAMPUS MYTHS
CHAPTER 5: MYTHS ABOUT THE SEARCH FOR KNOWLEDGE	79	(18)
Hot Stuff	79	(1)
The Rundown	79	(1)
General Myths	80	(5)
Skeptical Myths	85	(4)
Relativist Myths	89	(5)
War	94	(3)
CHAPTER 6: MYTHS ABOUT LOVE AND SEX	97	(14)
Misery	97	(1)
General Myths	98	(2)
Girl Myths	100	(2)
Guy Myths	102	(5)
Not for Nothing	107	(4)
CHAPTER 7: MYTHS ABOUT POLITICS	111	(12)
Flare-Up	111	(1)
The Rundown	112	(1)
General Myths	112	(2)
Liberal Myths	114	(2)
Conservative Myths	116	(2)
The True Country	118	(5)
HOW TO COPE
CHAPTER 8: COPING IN CAMPUS SOCIAL LIFE	123	(12)
"How To"	123	(2)
Friends and Acquaintances	125	(3)
Dating and Marriage	128	(4)
Clubs and Activities	132	(1)
Reminders	133	(2)
CHAPTER 9: COPING IN CAMPUS RELIGIOUS LIFE	135	(10)
No Such Thing	135	(1)
What Goes On?	136	(2)
What to Look For	138	(1)
What to Avoid	139	(2)
What Not to Worry About	141	(2)
The Body of Christ	143	(2)
CHAPTER 10: COPING IN THE CLASSROOM	145	(16)
Shafts of Light	145	(1)
Developing a Christian Mind	146	(1)
Practicing Discernment	147	(3)
Holding Your Own Without Being a Jerk	150	(2)
Dealing with Hostile Teachers	152	(3)
Finding Intellectual Supporters	155	(6)
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 11: THE MEANING OF YOUR LIFE	161	(12)
Fitting Christ into Your Life	161	(1)
Fitting Your Life into Christ	162	(2)
The Rest of College	164	(3)
The Rest of Your Life	167	(3)
The Rest of Eternity	170	(3)
NOTES	173	(6)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR	179

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