It's all about Jesus!
faith as an oppositional collegiate subculture
Peter Mark Magolda
356 pages | ~10 hrs
It's all about Jesus!
faith as an oppositional collegiate subculture
By Peter Mark Magolda
In the complex landscape of modern higher education, questions about faith, spirituality, and religious expression continue to spark passionate debate. This compelling ethnographic study takes readers inside the daily life of an evangelical student organization at a public university, offering an intimate window into how young people navigate their spiritual convictions within secular academic environments.
Through two years of careful observation and documentation, this research reveals the intricate dynamics that emerge when deeply held religious beliefs intersect with the diverse, often challenging atmosphere of public higher education. The book explores how student faith communities create meaning, build relationships, and maintain their spiritual identity while engaging with broader campus culture.
Rather than presenting abstract theories, this work grounds its insights in real stories and authentic experiences of college students wrestling with fundamental questions about purpose, community, and belief. The narrative illuminates not only the specific experiences of one evangelical organization, but also broader themes relevant to anyone interested in understanding how faith-based communities function and contribute to campus life.
For readers seeking to understand the role of spirituality in educational settings, this study provides valuable perspectives on peer leadership, religious community building, and the ongoing conversation about faith's place in public institutions. The book offers thoughtful analysis that will resonate with educators, students, parents, and anyone curious about the intersection of faith and learning in contemporary America.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Church and college
- ✓ Explore Public universities and colleges
- ✓ Explore Religious life
- ✓ Explore Universities and colleges, united states
- ✓ Explore College students
- ✓ Explore Evangelicalism
- ✓ Explore Religion
- ✓ Explore Subculture
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Details
- Published
- 2009
- Publisher
- Stylus Pub., Stylus
- ISBN-13
- 9781579223540
- ISBN-10
- 1579223540
- Pages
- 356
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- LC383.M324 2009
