Called to the Life of the Mind: Some Advice for Evangelical Scholars

by Richard Mouw

Publisher:

Eerdmans

, 2014

Overview

In this wise little book Mouw defends Christian scholarship as an important and legitimate endeavor, responding in particular to those traditions that continue to be suspicious of intellectual pursuits. Writing in an inviting, conversational style, Mouw reflects candidly on the faithful Christian cultivation of the life of the mind and offers gentle advice on how Christians, especially evangelicals, might fruitfully navigate the world of the academy as followers of Jesus.

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Key Features

• Presents a fourth imaginary dialogue between Karl Barth and Friedrich Nietzsche on athiesm
• Suggests further reading at the end of each chapter
• Provides an added section on Christians and Muslims

Contents

• The Price
• Accusing Voices
• The Value Question
• The Need for Calisthenics
• Not Too Much Haste
• The Disillusionment
• Humility and Hope
• Navigating the “Square Inches”
• A Communal Task
• Mutual Encouragement
• Safe Spaces for “Playing Around”
• Academic “Body Life”
• Academic “Hopes and Fears”
• Critique as a “Moment”
• Reality Lovers
• Honoring Creation
• Beholders
• Being Like Jesus in the Academy
• A Loom for Weaving

Praise for the Print Edition

Too many Christian responses to anti-intellectualism end up endorsing what Augustine calls curiositas — the pursuit of knowledge for knowledge's sake. This marvelous little book from one of my heroes, Rich Mouw, is a distinct call for the faithful cultivation of the mind in the service of Christ. It will help a new generation to love God with heart, soul, and mind.

—James K.A. Smith, professor of philosophy, Calvin College

A refreshing reminder that cultivating our thought life and scholarship can only be done when we also keep in touch with the Lord. These musings from an experienced Christian leader will be solid food for Christian scholars everywhere.

—Darrell Bock, senior research professor of New Testament studies, Dallas Theological Seminary

Product Details

• Title: Called to the Life of the Mind: Some Advice for Evangelical Scholars
• Author: Richard Mouw
• Publisher: Eerdmans
• Print Publication Date: 2014
• Logos Release Date: 2015
• Pages: 80
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Theology › Study and teaching--United States; Evangelicalism › United States; Mouw, Richard J; Theologians
• ISBN: 9780802867667
• Resource ID: LLS:CALLEDLIFEMIND
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2021-04-26T19:14:07Z

About Richard Mouw

Richard J. Mouw, a noted seminary professor and theologian, and was president at Fuller Theological Seminary. He also holds the post of Professor of Christian Philosophy.

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