One must have in order to give or one cannot give what one does not summarizes this week’s reading very well for me. Religio-spirituality in the personal lives of student affairs emphasizes what I call modeling the faith for our students. Individuals who work with students also have spiritual lives and spiritual needs. In Christian universities, students are blessed by the rich Christian cultures and lives of those who work closely with them. Additionally, those who work with students have a support system whereby they can encourage one another in their spiritual lives.
At a time of student development, the college years offer great opportunity for students and administrators to experience and share the Christian work through modeling. In campuses where students and those who work with them are authentic about their religious beliefs and practices, true growth will take place for students and staff as well. Students will be encouraged to be tolerant to others with different viewpoints and beliefs. However, mandated activities will be observed as cited in the school’s bulletin because we do not want to create confusion in the minds of our students.
At a time of student development, the college years offer great opportunity for students and administrators to experience and share the Christian work through modeling. In campuses where students and those who work with them are authentic about their religious beliefs and practices, true growth will take place for students and staff as well. Students will be encouraged to be tolerant to others with different viewpoints and beliefs. However, mandated activities will be observed as cited in the school’s bulletin because we do not want to create confusion in the minds of our students.
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