Purpose Statement: Academic Faith Integration LibGuide

Overview

This LibGuide serves as a comprehensive resource portal for faculty, students, and scholars engaged in the meaningful integration of Christian faith and academic scholarship across all disciplines. Whether you are exploring how biblical truth intersects with your field of study, seeking to deepen your understanding of Christian worldview in higher education, or looking for scholarly resources to support faith-informed teaching and research, this guide provides curated pathways to essential materials and databases.

Who This Guide Serves

• Faculty members developing curriculum that intentionally integrates faith perspectives into their teaching
• Graduate students conducting research at the intersection of faith and their academic discipline
• Undergraduate students seeking to understand how their Christian faith relates to their course of study
• Academic researchers exploring the theoretical and practical foundations of Christian higher education
• Campus leaders involved in institutional efforts to promote faith-learning integration

What You'll Find

This guide offers:

• Curated e-book collections featuring foundational and contemporary works on Christian worldview and academic disciplines
• Database search strategies using ATLA Religion Database and other theological resources to discover peer-reviewed scholarship
• Discipline-specific resources demonstrating how Christian faith engages with various academic fields
• Chapter-level access to key texts, allowing you to navigate directly to relevant sections of major works on faith integration
• Starting points for exploration through broad searches designed to launch deeper investigation into specific topics

Our Approach

The resources in this guide reflect the conviction that genuine academic excellence and authentic Christian faith are complementary rather than conflicting. We provide materials that:

• Bridge theological reflection and scholarly inquiry
• Demonstrate rigorous intellectual engagement from a Christian perspective
• Support both theoretical understanding and practical application of faith integration
• Represent diverse voices within the Christian academic community
• Encourage critical thinking about how Christian truth claims relate to all areas of knowledge

How to Use This Guide

Begin with the broad search strategies provided as launching points for your research. Explore the featured e-books that align with your interests or discipline. Use the chapter links to navigate directly to relevant content. As you engage with these resources, consider how the integration of faith and learning enhances your understanding of truth, enriches your scholarship, and equips you for faithful service in your academic and professional calling.