Evangelical Writing in a Secular Imaginary: The Academic Writing of Christian Undergraduates at a Public University

Evangelical Writing in a Secular Imaginary explores how Christian undergraduates engage in academic writing and how best to teach them to participate in academic inquiry and prepare them for civic engagement. It draws on qualitative interviews with evangelical undergraduates and qualitative document analysis to describe how they participate in the secular imaginary of the public university through their academic writing.

Format: Hardback
Length: 172 pages
Publication date: 13 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Evangelical Writing in a Secular Imaginary delves into the intricate dynamics of how Christian undergraduates navigate the realm of academic writing and how to effectively impart the skills necessary for them to engage in scholarly inquiry and prepare for active civic participation. By examining the interplay between the secular and academic writing, the book sheds light on how it shapes the social identities, perceptions of academic genres, and rhetorical practices of younger evangelicals. Drawing upon qualitative interviews with evangelical undergraduates at a public university and a comprehensive analysis of their college-level writing, the author offers a rich description of the diverse ways in which these students engage with the secular imaginary that permeates the public university through their academic endeavors.

The concept of a "secular imaginary" serves as a valuable framework for exploring the lived experiences and academic writing of religious students in American higher education institutions. By delving into the power of this secular imaginary, the book provides rhetorical educators with a more nuanced vocabulary that enables them to perceive the intricate social forces that shape their students' writing experiences. This book appeals to scholars and educators in the fields of rhetoric, writing studies, communication, religious studies, Christian discourse, and sociology of religion, offering valuable insights and perspectives.

Weight: 498g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032494616