Faith-Learning Integration, Critical Thinking, and Worldview Development Among Students in Christian Higher Education

• In Event: 34.085 - Religion and Postsecondary Education

Abstract

This study examined the patterns of growth in select faith-learning integration outcomes—critical thinking and perceived importance of worldview development—and the college environments and experiences influencing such growth over four years of college among students attending Christian colleges and universities. This study utilized data from the 2004 Freshman Survey and the 2008 College Senior Survey, which contained a sample of 3,464 students across 25 Christian colleges and universities nationwide. Findings show that students at Christian colleges and universities generally report “growth/development” in their critical thinking and perceived importance of worldview development over the college years. Findings also identified some Christian college environments and experiences that enhance positive change in critical thinking and perceived importance of worldview development.

Author

• Young K. Kim, Azusa Pacific University