Meyer, Albert J., 1929-,

Realizing our intentions : a guide for churches and colleges with distinctive missions / [print] Albert J. Meyer. - Abilene, Texas : Abilene Christian University Press, (c)2009. - 287 pages ; 24 cm.



Longer-term trends -- Recent developments -- Secularization -- Organizational dynamics -- Generalizations from experience -- The recent past and the present situation -- Curriculum: a different "what?" -- Instruction: a different "how?" -- Why might some churches want schools that are different? -- Intentional "secularization" -- Diversity, pluralism, and community -- Academic freedom -- Faculty teams for distinctive missions -- A student peer environment that furthers the mission -- Missions that guide decision-making -- Trustees that hold in trust the long-term future -- Presidents who implement the long-term mission -- Churches that want schools with a difference -- Intervening in the system -- Epilogue: what are the prospects?.



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Christian universities and colleges--Administration.--United States

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