Major Book Review: Ron Highfield's "The Christian University and the Academic Establishment"
Location
Great Books Room
Start Date
4-6-2026 10:00 AM
End Date
4-6-2026 11:30 AM
Description
In this new book, Ron Highfield delves into the historical and ideological tensions that threaten the identity of Christian universities. Documenting the origins of academic freedom, tenure and shared governance and the rise of leftist ideologies like Critical Race Theory and postmodern activism, Highfield identifies the secular pressures confronting faith-based institutions. He defends Christian education’s unique mission, arguing that a true Christian institution must remain an extension of the church’s witness, grounded in biblical truth. Written for educators, administrators, and anyone passionate about the future of faith-based learning, this book challenges readers to rethink the purpose of higher education in a secular age. Ron Highfield, Pepperdine University Leonard Allen, Lipscomb University Octavio Esqueda, Biola University Convener: Jennifer Smith, Pepperdine University Oral Session 207G
Major Book Review: Ron Highfield's "The Christian University and the Academic Establishment"
Great Books Room
In this new book, Ron Highfield delves into the historical and ideological tensions that threaten the identity of Christian universities. Documenting the origins of academic freedom, tenure and shared governance and the rise of leftist ideologies like Critical Race Theory and postmodern activism, Highfield identifies the secular pressures confronting faith-based institutions. He defends Christian education’s unique mission, arguing that a true Christian institution must remain an extension of the church’s witness, grounded in biblical truth. Written for educators, administrators, and anyone passionate about the future of faith-based learning, this book challenges readers to rethink the purpose of higher education in a secular age. Ron Highfield, Pepperdine University Leonard Allen, Lipscomb University Octavio Esqueda, Biola University Convener: Jennifer Smith, Pepperdine University Oral Session 207G