Resources for Keeping Faith in College

Resources for JBU Magazine Article:  Helping Your Kids Hold Onto Their Faith in College


Books:

How to Stay Christian in College by J. Budziszewski

“…This book is for three groups of people. The first group is Christian students who plan to go to college. The second is Christian students who are there already. The third group is the parents of students in the other two groups.” Budziszewski provides a heads-up for students to prepare them for the spiritual challenges of college life, and helps parents understand what students today face so that they can give effective spiritual support. Filled with quotes, statistics, resources, stories, and encouragement, it will equip students and parents to conquer the dangers that lie ahead.

Ask Me Anything and Ask Me Anything 2 by J. Budziszewski

Budziszewski tackles the controversial and confusing topics college students face on a daily basis, such as faith and reasoning, and love and sex among other struggles. 

These books and more can be found at:

College Faith Edited by Ronald Alan Knott

Knott compiled stories from 150 Christian leaders and educators giving the reader insight into a milieu of college experiences. These testimonies provide proof of God at work and examples of hope for life after college. <

This book, as well as College Faith2, can be found at:

“Death by College” by John Mueller, college-age pastor at Elmbrook Church in Brookfield, Wisconsin

In this MP3 download, Mueller addresses the stunning number of kids who walk away from their faith during their college years. College is often viewed as a spiritual black hole where we send our kids and only a few make it out the other side. But it doesn’t have to be! This audio focuses on how to help your kids keep the faith and grow in it through their college years.

To listen to John Mueller's Death by College click below: