A Distinctive Vision for the Liberal Arts: General Education and the Flourishing of Christian Higher Education

This article argues that a coherent and inspired general education program, infused with a deliberate vision of the liberal arts, is crucial to the flourishing of Christian higher education. This article begins by describing the context and status of general education, emphasizing how this element o...

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Published in:Christian higher education (London, UK) UK), 2016-01, Vol.15 (1-2), p.84-94
Main Author: Wells, Cynthia A.
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