Faith integration at LeTourneau University

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Faith integration at LeTourneau University
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How do we integrate?

• Prayer
• Identify
• foundational ideas
• issues in the field
• aspects of character and virtue related to the
  issues
• needed leadership qualities

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How do we integrate?

1. Reflect on and search the Scriptures.
2. Design devotionals around subject matter. Open
   classes with these Scriptures.
3. Develop questions and activities linking
   Scripture to class content.
4. Use in-class and out-of-class assignments
   designed to encourage seeking Gods guidance and
   wisdom

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Courses focusing on health/fitness information

• Executive Wellness
• Concepts of Lifetime Fitness
• Human Nutrition
• Childrens Health and Development
• Fitness Testing and Prescription

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Health/Wellness course purpose

• The purpose of this course is to critically
  examine wellness concepts within the context of a
  spiritual (distinctively Christian) commitment.
  From this perspective, students will be
  encouraged to adopt attitudes and make behavioral
  choices that support spiritual values. Course
  content will be presented through active learning
  activities, discussion, and laboratory
  experiences.

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Online wellness course integration statement

• LeTourneau University is built upon a foundation
  of Biblical authority, which seeks to glorify God
  by integrating faith, learning, and living. Key
  Faith Components are integrated into this course
  through weekly devotionals, as well as through
  interaction and discussion with the instructor.

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LU Health/Wellness courses have

• A uniquely Christian text Christian Paths to
  Health and Wellness
• Daily/weekly deductive devotionals and devotional
  discussion board for further enrichment
• Integrated Scripture into course content
• Evangelism training with the book Share Jesus
  Without Fear

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Health/wellness integration ideas

• Creating personal mission statements
• Behavior change using Pauls struggles in Romans
  715-25 and in Philippians 313-14
• Use Hebrews 121-3 to focus on running, Romans
  828-29 to discuss cancer, James 413-17 to
  discuss CVR disease, Psalm 7326 for strength
  training, James 12-4 for flexibility, Eccles.
  311-13 for nutrition, Psalm 23 for stress
  management, etc.

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How to be a competent Christian teacher
(admonition to LU teachers)

• Pray and stay in the Word
• Dont compare yourself to other teachers
• Always strive to learn more
• Re-evaluate your teaching methods regularly
• Share your faith
• Stay positive

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What is our reward?

• The heavens declare the glory of God the skies
  proclaim the work of His Hands. Psalm 191
• We seek to celebrate Gods glory and greatness
  seen in creation. Integration satisfies the
  human quest for joy and praise.