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Higher Ed is in a lot of trouble right now. I get that. But it amazes me how little schools value quality faculty. If the church in America valued wisdom, a scholar like Jeff would have multiple offers from good Christian colleges and universities. https://twitter.com/jeff_bilbro/status/1290272769171587078
I've been saying the same thing for years now, but if the church will not invest in Christian higher ed, and value wisdom and knowledge and expertise, we will be in a great deal of trouble. We need scholars and teachers like Jeff.
If you are concerned about free speech on campuses, then support good Christian colleges and universities.
If you, like me, care about cultural, social, political, and spiritual decline in America, invest long term in good Christian institutions of higher learning.
I cannot stress this enough. Christian colleges and universities will not save America or your soul or culture. But they can be extremely significant institutions for cultivating wisdom and knowledge. For mentorship. If you don't see how badly we need these right now, well.
Put differently: we will miss these schools when they are gone and everyone is trying to gain wisdom watching recommended youtube videos.
Okay, one last point. I don't know how many times I've heard Christians express culture envy: Why don't Christians write good novels? Why aren't there more good films by Christian directors? Or better protestant political theory or ethics, etc.
Because it *requires* investment.
Because it *requires* investment.
John is absolutely correct. Mission drift in the face of economic crisis is the danger facing Christian institutions of higher learning. The pull to abandon the liberal arts and embrace a technique-driven vision of higher ed will only grow stronger. https://twitter.com/JohnWHawthorne/status/1290329888755458050?s=20
