"One of These Days"

In the fourth article for us to read as a class, Dr. Howard Culbertson of Southern Nazerene University found a new rallying cry for Christian colleges. He went from "Integrating Faith and Learning" to "Ministry Across the Curriculum." I found the phrase a little more catchy and interesting. "Such a slogan would reinforce the fact that we are faith proclaiming and strengthening schools," says Culbertson. He also said that it would remind us that educators at a Christian school are trying to do Jesus' work. Culbertson explains how the word "go" in Matthew 28: 19 has gotten lost in traslation. He believes it means, "As you go, make disciples." That is what our educators do; they intend to make us disciples.

Using the new slogan, it "avoids the deadening 'indoctrination' approach to Christian education." Schools will help students focus on real life issues, more faith developing. Culbertson is proposing that the goal of change is "through whom Christ lives and acts." This slogan lets everyone know that ministry is at the top of priorities while here at college. The Christian worldview is most important to come away with.

I did enjoy reading this article and I agree with the new slogan. It is really catchy which is something needed when coining a phrase. This slogan opens the mind to more than just integrating faith into the classes but also puts ministry into every aspect.