{"product_id":"reconsidering-college-christian-higher-education-for-working-adults-paperback","title":"Reconsidering College: Christian Higher Education for Working Adults - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRick Ostrander\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA simple, clear introduction to higher education from a Christian perspective for the adult student.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore and more adults are seeking to develop themselves and improve their professional opportunities by completing a college degree. Whether business professionals, salespersons, nurses, parents, or persons engaged in any other profession, many working adults recognize the value of furthering their education. And more and more universities are providing special degree tracks for such non-traditional students. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book is designed to help all of those who are \"reconsidering college\" to understand the value of adult education and explain some ways that such an education can be distinctively Christian. It addresses important topics for the Christian adult student, such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The purpose and value of work from a Christian perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The practical and intrinsic value of education for working adults. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Christian worldview and adult education: What difference does\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e it make?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Integrating faith, learning, and living in the professional world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRick Ostrander\u003c\/b\u003e is Provost and Chief Academic officer at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he oversees academic programs for both traditional undergraduates and adult students. He holds a MA and PhD in American History from the University of Notre Dame. His most recent book, \u003ci\u003eWhy College Matters to God: An Introduction to the Christian College\u003c\/i\u003e, is one of the leading texts used by Christian college and universities for first-year seminars and new faculty orientations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 14, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52945511022816,"sku":"9780891123989","price":11.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/aRvpZn1q0p9780891123989.webp?v=1781298624","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/reconsidering-college-christian-higher-education-for-working-adults-paperback","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}