1. QEP Workshop: Spring 2014 Integration of Faith and Learning Cynthia Tweedell, Ph.D. Vice President for Quality Enhancement and Institutional Research Mid-Continent University QEP Workshop, Spring, 2014 1

2. Warm up Review of Data Regarding Spiritual Impact of Adult Programs Share Strategies for Integration Examples from other schools Table Topics QEP Workshop, Spring, 20142

3. Devotion and Prayer For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 QEP Workshop, Spring, 20143

4. Warm UP (10 minutes) Sit with people who teach in similar fields: English and Speech Communications Math, Science History and Education Psychology Business Bible Introduce yourselves What do you love about teaching for MCU? What are your greatest challenges in teaching? QEP Workshop, Spring, 20144

5. Developed from a CCCU Task Force led by Dr. Larry Chamberlain from IWU. Three colleges have implemented at entry and exit. Annual report compares scores (cross sectional analysis) QEP Workshop, Spring, 20145

6. More likely to volunteer (church and community) Put interests and well-being of others ahead of self More likely to pray and attend church QEP Workshop, Spring, 20146

7. Entering and exiting students: essay on a common writing prompt CCCU Task force rubric – Written communication – Critical thinking – Christian worldview QEP Workshop, Spring, 20147

8. Scoring Rubric Christian World View 5 Clearly demonstrates an understanding of a Christian perspective. (Frequent references to biblical principles) 4 Frequently refers to a Christian perspective. Student has a reasonable understanding of Christian perspective. (Some references to biblical principles.) 3 Makes some mention of a Christian perspective. Student indicates some understanding of a Christian perspective. (Biblical principles referred to somewhat.) 2 Demonstrates little understanding of a Christian perspective. (Biblical principles hardly or not mentioned.) 1 Makes no reference to a Christian perspective. Student does not appear to have an understanding of a Christian perspective. (Biblical principles not mentioned.) Score: QEP Workshop, Spring, 20148

9. 9 N Mean SD FreshMCU 563.151.17 Others1752.541.26 Seniors MCU 30 2.871.59 Others1503.091.32

10. QEP Workshop, Spring, 201410 Share Strategies to Integrate Faith and Learning (20 minutes)

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12. Community Building Devotions Dinner Break Modeling Jesus with one another QEP Workshop, Spring, 201412

13. Online Community Building Frequent student-faculty interaction Sharing of personal life Spiritual videos QEP Workshop, Spring, 201413

14. Integration of Content with Theology Bringing all knowledge under the authority of Christ (Holmes) Thinking “Christian-ly” about the subject QEP Workshop, Spring, 201414

15. Integrate Scripture and Course Content Devotionals which are tied to content Bible verses connected to content Reflective journaling Add Bible and stir. QEP Workshop, Spring, 201415

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17. Table Topics (10 minutes each) 1.How do we make a spiritual impact on our students? 2.How do we know we are making a spiritual impact on our students? 3.How do we share the Gospel with students who have not made a faith commitment? 4.How do we create a welcoming environment for non-Christians? 5.How do we motivate students to think critically about their faith in light of their academic work? QEP Workshop, Spring, 201417

18. Conclusions Integration of faith and learning takes place in four broad ways: – Community Building – Intellectual integration of theology with course content – Integrate Scripture with course content – Living curriculum QEP Workshop, Spring, 201418

19. Wrap UP QEP Workshop, Spring, 201419 What one thing can you do to help your students integrate faith and learning?