Religion As the Integrating Principle in Education

Authors

Eugene F. Klug, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

12-1-1957

Document Type

Article

Keywords

christian, higher education, colleges, faith, knowledge

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

D’ye think," asked Mr. Hennessey, "the college has much to do with the progress of the world?" - "D'ye think," parried Mr. Dooley, "it's the mill that makes the water run?" The stream of life in this old world goes steadily on, whether we have colleges or not. But the fact is, in spite of Mr. Dooley's skeptical cynicism, that the world would hardly be the same without them. These centers of human learning have played a major role in harnessing and developing the raw material of this world man, his mind, and his physical environment. Today especially these academic mills score high in the esteem and confidence of men and nations. The human family looks to them to grind out the answers on many subjects: science, agriculture, economics, education, politics, and so on. How now, Mr. Dooley? ‘Tis a large order! The stream keeps running on and growing wider. Surely 'tis yourself must be agreein' that these mills be very vital?!

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

Psalm 8:4; John 8:24; John 14:6; John 7:15-16; Psalm 111:10;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Klug, Eugene F. (1957) "Religion As the Integrating Principle in Education," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 28, Article 67.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol28/iss1/67