THE WIT, THE WILL ... AND THE WALLET
Supporting Educational Innovation, Shaping Our Global Futures

Thursday, January 21, 7:30-9:00 p.m.

The Council of Christian Colleges and Universities has generously opened its meeting to all interested AAC&U Annual Meeting participants.

Engaging Students with Big Questions for Deeper Student Learning
through Scholarly Partnerships:
CCCU Institutions Build on a Heritage of a Collaborative Curriculum

What’s the relationship between science and religion? If God created the universe, where did God come from? How does the evil and suffering in the world align with the idea of a loving God? If we’re called to love mercy and act justly, what does that mean for college students? What is the role of the Christian academy in the broader higher education conversation? These questions will be featured in this open discussion with leaders engaged nationally, but with links to students locally. Though the participants are unique in their scholarship and national presence, they share the ability to use networking, curricular, and extra-curricular experiences to aid students in deeper learning and self authorship.

The Council of Christian Colleges and Universities is an international association of 181 institutions steeped in a long tradition of learning that educators have termed "holistic," "experiential," and "service," among other labels. We invite all who are interested in developing collaborative learning environments that foster student engagement, seeking answers to the big questions and partnerships beyond campus that bring meaning to our efforts.

Moderator: Mimi Barnard, Vice President, Council of Christian Colleges and Universities

Panelists:
Karl Giberson, Co-President of BioLogos and author of Oracles of Science: Celebrity Scientists versus God and Religion and Saving Darwin: How to Be a Christian and Believe in Evolution

Wayne Barnard, Director of Student Programs, International Justice Mission and former Associate Provost for Student Development and Dean of Campus Life, Abilene Christian University

Jerry Pattengale, Assistant Provost, Indiana Wesleyan University and author of The Purpose-Guided Student and Why I Teach