In his 2012 commencement address, Dr. Jack Reese outlined the purpose of a Christian university education. His powerful words were a good reminder for graduating seniors, but his message is even more important for incoming freshmen. Knowing the goal of a university education at the front end will help prepare you for your upcoming classes. It will also help you focus your efforts on what’s most important.
You can read the short commencement address at the ACU Today blog.
Discussion Questions:
- How do your educational goals compare to what Dr. Reese outlines as the purpose of the university education?
- Dr. Reese says that “any university education that’s worth its salt is both subversive and formative. It challenges and upsets; it cuts and shapes. It is by nature painful and liberating.” What pains do you expect to encounter the next four years? How do you hope you’ll respond?
- Explain what you think Dr. Reese means with his closing line: “Now, go and live, go and serve, go and die.”