Abstract
In Healthy Christian Minds, Elmer Thiessen offers a thought-provoking exploration of intellectual virtues and vices, challenging readers to cultivate wisdom, humility, and principled openness in an age of division. While not written specifically for educators, this book holds deep relevance for those shaping minds inside and outside the classroom. Thiessen argues that true intellectual excellence is not just about acquiring knowledge but about developing character; an idea that resonates with those committed to fostering critical thinking and integrity in their students. Drawing from theology and philosophy, he examines the dangers of closed-mindedness and arrogance while encouraging a love of truth and thoughtful engagement with diverse perspectives. For educators seeking to nurture curiosity, discernment, and redemptive responsibility, this book provides a compelling framework for reflection. His book answers the question: How might we, as educators, model the intellectual virtues we hope to inspire in others?
Recommended Citation
Devall-Martin, L.
(2025).
Wise Minds Wanted: Calling for Intellectual Virtue in a Post-Truth Era.
International Christian Community of Teacher Educators Journal, 20(1).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55221/1932-7846.1355