Diversity Matters: Race, Ethnicity, &amp; the Future of Christian Higher Education

Jeong, Elijah

doi:10.1080/15363759.2018.1469913

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“…In recent years, more and more people of color are choosing to attend Christian colleges and some Christian colleges have become majority racial minority institutions (Longman 2017). Although racial diversity is becoming more important to Christian colleges, Christian colleges still contend with their own racial difficulties.…”

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“…Racial diversity also has become increasingly important on these campuses under the banner of social engagement. As some Christian higher‐educational institutions become racially majority minority institutions (Longman 2017), there remains a gap as to how Christian students enrolled on these campuses view issues of race, racism, and racial reconciliation and how these views may change as they progress through their education. As Christian universities are not only religious organizations but also racialized ones (see Ray 2019), examining Christian higher education is important for theorizing how racial inequality persists through religion and noncongregational religious organizations.…”

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Racial and Religious Convergences and Divergences among Christian Students’ Approaches to Color‐Blindness, Color‐Cognizance, and Race in Christian Organizations

Chan

Jeong

2023

Scientific Study of Religion

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Drawing on survey data of Christian students (N = 4261) enrolled at 11 colleges that are part of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, we examine color-blindness, different types of color-cognizance, and views on race in Christian organizations. We find significant differences between students of color and White students in color-blindness and color-cognizance but find racial convergence in the importance of racial reconciliation. Net of controls, greater evangelical orthodoxy is associated with color-cognizant views that perceive prejudicial treatment against White people, undercut the experiences of people of color, and is associated with more positive views of Christian organizations' roles in race relationships. Concurrently, upper year students differ significantly from first years in their racial attitudes and views on race in Christian organizations, suggesting that Christian education may shape racial views positively. Our findings have implications for theorizing how evangelical Christianity and evangelical colleges maintain and challenge color-blindness and White supremacy.

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Racial and Religious Convergences and Divergences among Christian Students’ Approaches to Color‐Blindness, Color‐Cognizance, and Race in Christian Organizations

Chan

Jeong

2023

Scientific Study of Religion

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“…An underlying challenge to be addressed is the need to unite various communities through jazz. This genre has a unique ability to bring together people from all walks of life, transcending cultural boundaries and fostering a sense of inclusivity (Chen, 2018). In neglecting to acknowledge jazz's role in American history and culture, educators inadvertently create barriers between students and the music, hindering their ability to truly connect with it (Meriwether, 2020).…”

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Bridging the Gap: The Impact of Jazz Education on Music and Academics

Robertson

2023

IJMP

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This article explores the transformative power of jazz education within primary white institution universities (PWIs) and its role in dispelling misconceptions surrounding jazz as a "classical" art form. Addressing the neglect of jazz's historical significance as an indigenous American creation, the article emphasizes the need to celebrate the contributions of diverse musicians to foster inclusivity. Furthermore, it delves into how jazz education shapes students' artistic identities, instills innovation and adaptability, and nurtures entrepreneurial skills for the music industry. By bridging the gap between music and academics, jazz education equips students with vital collaborative and communicative skills. The article also highlights how jazz education propels aspiring musicians to new heights, sharing an anecdotal account of a student's success. Moreover, it explores how jazz education cultivates resilience, creativity, and problem-solving skills, and fosters cultural understanding and appreciation. Finally, the article emphasizes jazz education's impact on society, promoting growth, unity, and a positive contribution to the world.

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“…In recent decades, racial and ethnic diversity has become increasingly prized in higher education, including among Catholic and Protestant institutions. For example, the evangelical Protestant Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) has put substantial effort into promoting diversity in member schools (Hansen, 2017;Longman, 2017). Although Protestant higher education institutions continue to be predominantly white in student composition and campus culture, significant changes have been made.…”

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“…Third, if the gaps can be attributed to the environment (i.e., we see patterns of decline over time) it could indicate a failure on the part of the institution to cultivate moral and spiritual formation-one of Christian higher education's central purposes (CCCU, 2021)-within the growing number of students of color on their campuses (Longman, 2017). At an institutional level, this reality could indicate weak application of the distinctively Christian elements of the mission statements guiding these institutions.…”

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The ethnic church attendance gap at Christian colleges

Glanzer

Dougherty

Cockle

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International Journal of Christianity & Education

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While interviewing seniors at our university, we came across a curious and disturbing trend. Students of color were less active in any local church. This finding pushed us to ask: does this gap exist throughout Christian college campuses? We answered this question using survey data from over 800 seniors at Baylor University and a national sample of over 6000 students from 34 Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) institutions. As suspected, many students of color on these campuses attend church less often than their white classmates, despite similarities in beliefs. We suggest some possible reasons for this gap.

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Diversity Matters: Race, Ethnicity, & the Future of Christian Higher Education

Cited by 3 publications

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Racial and Religious Convergences and Divergences among Christian Students’ Approaches to Color‐Blindness, Color‐Cognizance, and Race in Christian Organizations

Racial and Religious Convergences and Divergences among Christian Students’ Approaches to Color‐Blindness, Color‐Cognizance, and Race in Christian Organizations

Bridging the Gap: The Impact of Jazz Education on Music and Academics

The ethnic church attendance gap at Christian colleges

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