PBR: Glory and Money

April 03, 2009 • by Jordan J. Ballor

PBR: Glory and Money

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I’ve posted a reflection on the future of higher education, with a particular emphasis on the Christian universities, over at the Touchstone Magazine Mere Comments blog. Catch it here. Here’s a clip: The economic downturn has had a substantial impact on colleges and universities. Continue Reading...
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PBR: A Healthy Appreciation

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PBR: The Virtue of Sport

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