Abstract
The years directly following high school graduation play a significant part in the realization of Christian maturity. During this time, children begin to take ownership over most aspects of their life, including their spirituality. For many, this process unfolds simultaneously with post-secondary education in colleges or universities that can strengthen the faith system of the student’s childhood or divert her/his attention to a different pursuit. Consequently, children in their late teens need the guidance of parents to help them find the environment that will best enable them to grow in their Christian maturity, develop a Christ-centered worldview, and acquire the skills necessary to succeed personally and professionally. To that end, this chapter begins by defining Christian maturity and the development of worldview. In such context, the chapter discusses the values inherent in modern (or postmodern) universities and the influence colleges play in a person’s life. Finally, the chapter provides details, advantages, and disadvantages of various choices after high school and guidance on discerning the best option.
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Carpenter, D. (2015). Worldview, Christian Maturity, and Young Adulthood: The What, When, Where, and How of Education after High School. In: Jeynes, W., Martinez, E. (eds) Ministering Spiritually to Families. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-13302-7_7
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