INTEGRATION

IN ACHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

Integration ofFaith, Learning and

Life

Truth is1. Consensus

Truth is1. Consensus2. Dogma

Truth is1. Consensus2. Dogma3. Perspective

Truth is1. Consensus2. Dogma3. Perspective4. What is true

qualitatively

Truth is1. Consensus2. Dogma3. Perspective4. What is true

qualitatively5. Sum total of knowledge

Bible

BibleBible Jesus

BibleBible Jesus

Knowledge

BibleBible Jesus

Knowledge

Mystery

Process of Integration

Process of Integration

Limitation #1 – Finiteness

Process of Integration

Limitation #1 – Finiteness

Limitation #2 – Fragmentation

Process of Integration

Limitation #1 – Finiteness

Limitation #2 – Fragmentation

Limitation #3 - Fallenness

Integration … 1. Seriously considers both special revelation and general revelation

Integration … 2. Uses critical thinking to scrutinize all truth claims

Integration … 3. Articulates how the pieces of truth link together

Integration … 4. Resists the temptation to tamper with the pieces

Integration … 5. Respects and examines received truth claims, but continues to probe mysteries

Integration … 6. Humbly refuses to go beyond the evidence

Integration … 7. Values the whole above the parts