Donny Mathis
Donny R. Mathis (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of Christian studies, director of the Center for Faculty Excellence, and dean of faculty development at North Greenville University.
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Overview
Mission-driven institutions are navigating growing external pressures that challenge their identity and long-term viability. Many have recognized that a key to thriving in this environment lies in recruiting, developing, and supporting faculty who are not only experts in their disciplines but also deeply committed to the institution’s mission.
In Faithful Faculty, Donny R. Mathis and Jacob Shatzer provide institutions with a shared text for new faculty to read during their first semesters, something they can revisit throughout their formative years. While such a resource cannot replace discipline-specific training, it can provide a common language, cultivate a deeper sense of calling, and help set a trajectory for growth and integration.
Table of Contents
About the Series
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Calling of Christian Higher Education (Gene C. Fant Jr.)
Chapter 2: The Story of Higher Education in America (Nathan A. Finn)
Chapter 3: Graduate School and Work to Higher Ed: Transitioning to Academia from Graduate Programs and Professional Fields (Martin Jones and Rebekah Whitaker)
Chapter 4: Faithful Learning: The Double-Edged Sword of Theology and the Disciplines (Jacob Shatzer)
Chapter 5: Faithful Teaching (Jacquelynn Pleis)
Chapter 6: Faithful Scholarship (Phil Davignon)
Chapter 7: Building Community (Kayla Black)
Chapter 8: Serving, Following, and Leading in an Academic Community (Melinda Stephens)
Chapter 9: Mentoring (Barbara McMillin)
Chapter 10: Transforming Tools: Pursuing Wisdom and Virtue in Education amid a Digital Age (Jason Thacker)
Conclusion: Flourishing at a Mission-Driven Institution (Donny Mathis)
General Index
Overview
Mission-driven institutions are navigating growing external pressures that challenge their identity and long-term viability. Many have recognized that a key to thriving in this environment lies in recruiting, developing, and supporting faculty who are not only experts in their disciplines but also deeply committed to the institution’s mission.
In Faithful Faculty, Donny R. Mathis and Jacob Shatzer provide institutions with a shared text for new faculty to read during their first semesters, something they can revisit throughout their formative years. While such a resource cannot replace discipline-specific training, it can provide a common language, cultivate a deeper sense of calling, and help set a trajectory for growth and integration.
Table of Contents
About the Series
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Calling of Christian Higher Education (Gene C. Fant Jr.)
Chapter 2: The Story of Higher Education in America (Nathan A. Finn)
Chapter 3: Graduate School and Work to Higher Ed: Transitioning to Academia from Graduate Programs and Professional Fields (Martin Jones and Rebekah Whitaker)
Chapter 4: Faithful Learning: The Double-Edged Sword of Theology and the Disciplines (Jacob Shatzer)
Chapter 5: Faithful Teaching (Jacquelynn Pleis)
Chapter 6: Faithful Scholarship (Phil Davignon)
Chapter 7: Building Community (Kayla Black)
Chapter 8: Serving, Following, and Leading in an Academic Community (Melinda Stephens)
Chapter 9: Mentoring (Barbara McMillin)
Chapter 10: Transforming Tools: Pursuing Wisdom and Virtue in Education amid a Digital Age (Jason Thacker)
Conclusion: Flourishing at a Mission-Driven Institution (Donny Mathis)
General Index
Product Details
- ISBN:9798384515791
- Status:Not Yet Published
- Release Date:05/15/2026
- Page Count:224
- Trim Size:0.36
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