ERIC Number: ED651879
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 155
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ISBN: 979-8-3822-2485-5
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Faith Integration in Christian Higher Education: Evaluating Gaebelein's IFL Model for Pedagogical Effectiveness
Bobby Ray Dunk
ProQuest LLC, D.Ed. Dissertation, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
The research aimed to address the confusion and diverse interpretations surrounding the integration of faith with learning (IFL) in Christian higher education institutions. The study focused on the inception of the IFL movement by its founder, Frank Gaebelein. The research posited that while Gaebelein presented a foundational model for IFL, his concepts remained largely conceptual, prompting the development of alternative IFL models by others within the field of education. As a result, present day IFL models lack a consensus on the definition and implementation of IFL principles across different Christian higher education institutions, leading to a departure from the original integration model established by Gaebelein. As part of the research effort, a comprehensive assessment was conducted against Gaebelein's original IFL model, along with a thorough evaluation of the IFL literature. The purpose of this approach to the research was to ascertain whether a reimplementation of Gaebelein's four-pillar IFL model would meet the present day needs of the Christian higher education institution, thereby revitalizing IFL for continued relevance within the field of Christian education. Additionally, the research examined whether modifications to Gaebelein's IFL model would enhance integration effectiveness for the present day IFL requirements of Christian higher education. The research findings indicated that by reverting to Gaebelein's original four-pillar IFL model as the basis for integration and incorporating two additional pillars, a student spiritual development pillar and a faculty spiritual formation pillar, Christian higher education would experience a much-needed revitalization within the IFL framework, thereby bringing clarity to present-day integration philosophies. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Higher Education, Christianity, Religious Colleges, Beliefs, Instructional Effectiveness, Models
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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