How a Christian Worldview Enhances and Interacts with Academic Service Learning

Authors

Paul Angel Flores, Azusa Pacific UniversityFollow
Mark Arvidson, Azusa Pacific UniversityFollow

Abstract

Abstract

This study assesses how a Christian worldview enhances and interacts with academic service learning. It explains the importance of a Christian worldview and development at the undergraduate level. Faith integration is a distinctive to Christian higher education as part of attaining course objectives and fulfilling the mission of the institution. It considers academic service learning as a tool for teaching and learning in pre-service teacher education with faith integration. Findings explain the interaction of Christian worldview and academic service learning informing university student’s perceptions of teaching and understanding of students with special needs. Quantitative research methods demonstrate that academic service learning can inform pre-service teachers through interaction with Christian worldview. Qualitative research methods produce findings indicating that pre-service teachers understand Christian worldview and an enhanced view of students. Conclusions suggest utilizing academic service learning as a tool for faith integration positively influences undergraduate student’s development of a Christian worldview.

Keywords: Christian Worldview, Service learning, Faith Integration

Recommended Citation

Flores, P. A., & Arvidson, M. (2023). How a Christian Worldview Enhances and Interacts with Academic Service Learning. International Christian Community of Teacher Educators Journal, 18(2). DOI: https://doi.org/10.55221/1932-7846.1301