Connecting the Mind, Heart, and Hands through Intentional Community at Calvin College

Bouman, Jeff; DeGraaf, Don; Mulder, M.; Marion, Joy Van

doi:10.2202/1940-1639.1463

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“…Although much research has been conducted on student religiosity at religious schools (Bouman, DeGraaf, Mulder, & Marion, 2005;Ma, 2010;Richter, 2001), we know less about how students on secular campuses, and in particular at elite colleges and universities, explore religiosity and spirituality. Consequently, in this study we focus on how student religiosity and spirituality manifest at an elite secular liberal arts school, which we expect will have low religious tolerance (Lane et al, 2013;Jacobsen & Jacobsen, 2012).…”

Section: Student Religiosity At Secular Colleges and Universitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“Too Smart to be Religious?” Discreet Seeking Amidst Religious Stigma at an Elite College

Boucher

Kucinskas

2016

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To advance understandings of how religion manifests in subtle, nuanced ways in secular institutions, we examine student religiosity and spirituality at an elite liberal arts school marked by a strong intellectual collective identity. Using mixed research methods, we examine how the college's structures and dominant culture influence students' religiosity and spirituality. Despite an institutional commitment to promoting students' self-exploration and inclusion of social "diversity," we found both campus structures and mainstream culture deterred open spiritual and religious exploration and identification. The structure of the college and its dominant secular, intellectual culture reinforced: (1) a widespread stigma against religious and spiritual expression, (2) a lack of dialogue about the sacred, (3) discreetness in exploring and adhering to sacred beliefs and practices, and (4) a large degree of religious and spiritual pluralism. Our findings additionally illustrate that early exposure to the campus culture's critical regard for religion had a long-lasting impact on students' religiosity. A majority of students kept their religious and spiritual expressions hidden and private; only a marginalized minority of students embraced their expressions publically. To increase students' comfort with religious and spiritual exploration, we propose that colleges foster intentional peer dialogues early in the college experience. Furthermore, we recommend that campus communities prioritize religious and spiritual literacy and respect.

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Section: Student Religiosity At Secular Colleges and Universitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“Too Smart to be Religious?” Discreet Seeking Amidst Religious Stigma at an Elite College

Boucher

Kucinskas

2016

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A Reconceptualization of Intentional Learning Communities From a Relational Perspective in a Confucian Cultural Context

Wei

2023

Advances in Educational Marketing, Administration, and Leadership

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The study examines the intentional learning community (ILC) from a Confucian cultural perspective. Based on Confucian culture that emphasizes relationality, this research provides a rationale for promoting community-building while allowing for individual meaning-making. Analyses of the literature suggest that intentional learning is both cognitive and moral, and it is situated within life contexts. However, apart from guided participation and reflection, limited research has examined ways to establish and maintain ILCs in terms of membership criteria. The study adopts a Confucian perspective to provide a rationale for creating a trustworthy atmosphere and promoting lifelong learning that addresses individual needs. It examines Confucian relationality, which includes relational identity, relational teaching and learning, and community. Heuristic teaching and self-cultivation are discussed as two approaches to enhance community building and engagement. The research concludes with implications for practice and challenges.

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Connecting the Mind, Heart, and Hands through Intentional Community at Calvin College

Abstract: learning, and faith through the creation of three Christian intentional communities.

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“Too Smart to be Religious?” Discreet Seeking Amidst Religious Stigma at an Elite College

“Too Smart to be Religious?” Discreet Seeking Amidst Religious Stigma at an Elite College

A Reconceptualization of Intentional Learning Communities From a Relational Perspective in a Confucian Cultural Context

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