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#12: The Art and Science of Being an Excellent Student

Published September 1, 2021

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Welcome to another edition of the College Faith podcast, sponsored by Global Scholars. My guest today is Dr. Perry Glanzer, Professor of Education at Baylor University. In this episode we discuss the ins and outs of being an excellent student, which goes far beyond just earning good grades. Perry earned his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California, and is Baylor’s Professor of Educational Foundations, as well as a Resident Scholar with Baylor’s Institute for Studies in Religion. He has authored, co-authored, or edited a number of important books on the integration of biblical truth and academic studies, including Christianity…

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#10: How Asking Good Questions Helps Us Succeed – Dr. Randy Newman

Published July 1, 2021

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In this episode I talk with Dr. Randy Newman about the importance of asking good questions. Whether it be in class, in relationships, or in conversations about our faith, the ability to ask the right questions is often the key to great conversations, learning, and growth. Randy is one of the best “question-askers” I know. He has shared some of his wisdom on this topic as it relates to sharing the good news of the gospel with others in his popular book Questioning Evangelism: Engaging People’s Hearts The Way Jesus Did. We begin with the principles he shares in this…

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#9: How to Get Better Grades…And Have More Fun! – Dr. Phil Bishop

Published June 1, 2021

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My guest on this episode is Dr. Phil Bishop, emeritus professor of Kinesiology at the University of Alabama, where he taught for 34 years. In 2006 he was appointed the first professorship at Alabama named after Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant. (For more see his “Meet The Prof” page, and his personal page.) As a Christian professor, Phil most enjoys the opportunity he has to love and care for his students. One of the ways he shows this love is speaking often on how to succeed at college, and at life! His talk, “How To Get Better Grades and Have More…

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#8: How Students Succeed at the Intersection of Christian Conviction and Higher Education – Dr. Ken Elzinga

Published May 1, 2021

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Dr. Ken Elzinga is the Robert C. Taylor Professor of Economics at University of Virginia. As a professor at UVA for over 50 years now, he has nurtured several generations of students. Christian and non-Christian students alike have benefitted from his gentle, Christlike spirit, his winsome manner, and his extraordinary wisdom. He is the type of professor we all hope and pray our children will have–someone who cares deeply about both their minds and hearts. Dr. Elzinga has been able to have such an influence on so many students due to his commitment to excellence in his calling as a…

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#4: Learning Well in the Virtual Environment – Pete Marra

Published January 1, 2021

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We are undergoing a virtual learning revolution, as the COVID pandemic and the prevalence of technology intersect, leading universities to move most or all of their classes online. This presents new challenges, as well as new opportunities, for students. My guest helps us understand the implications of this new reality, and how students can flourish in this digital learning environment. Pete Marra has nearly twenty years of experience helping students learn well in the online context in primary, secondary, and tertiary education. He has been involved in building online learning platforms and started his own technology company focused on digital…

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#2: Thriving as a Christian at a Secular University – Dr. Christy Moran Craft

Published November 4, 2020

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Christian students at public universities face unique challenges, as well as unique opportunities. Whether a student thrives in this environment depends on many factors, including how they engage this “marketplace of ideas.” Knowing how best to respond when one’s worldview is challenged is an important skill to develop. Dr. Craft is most interested in is preparing students to engage in this “marketplace of ideas”–both inside and outside the classroom–on issues such as social justice, diversity and inclusion training, and LGBTQ+ questions. Dr. Christy Moran Craft is a professor and interim department chair in the College of Education at Kansas State University. For…

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#26 – What is a Worldview? – Thinking Christianly on #23: How To Watch A Movie, Using Top Gun: Maverick as an Example
#37: Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air – College Faith Podcast on #25: The Reasonableness of Faith: Why Students Should Study Apologetics
Sharing Jesus Through a Bowl of Soup - Global Scholars on #36: How Campus Ministries Help Students Flourish: Affirming “The Priesthood of All Students”
Redemptive Influence Through Reading Aloud - Global Scholars on #34: A Guide to Majoring in the Arts
Kristine's Story - Global Scholars on #33: A Guide to Majoring in the Hard Sciences

Category: Classroom Skills

#12: The Art and Science of Being an Excellent Student

#10: How Asking Good Questions Helps Us Succeed – Dr. Randy Newman

#9: How to Get Better Grades…And Have More Fun! – Dr. Phil Bishop

#8: How Students Succeed at the Intersection of Christian Conviction and Higher Education – Dr. Ken Elzinga

#4: Learning Well in the Virtual Environment – Pete Marra

#2: Thriving as a Christian at a Secular University – Dr. Christy Moran Craft

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