Why teach at PBA?

Why teach at a Christian university?

The cross atop the DeSantis Family Chapel accents the view of the northeast corner of campus, while in the column at right PBA professors explain why they teach here.

(See also page 3, and PBA President Dr. Debra A. Schwinn on Why a Christian university?) During the years of transition between adolescence and adulthood young people need dedicated, sensitive, and discerning elders to help them walk through this transition. I teach at PBA because I am free to support the whole person, not just their minds and the garnering of credentials. – Dr. Stephanie Bennett, professor of communication & media ecology

To help young people grow in a profoundly caring community centered around living the Gospel in a way that makes a place for all who seek to follow the Lord. What could lead to greater human flourishing than that? – Dr. Bryan Froehle, professor of sociology & religious studies

I get the opportunity to make an impact with young people for the glory of God. My teaching is dedicated to helping students understand how they can pursue careers that provide social, personal, financial and especially spiritual benefits. – Dr. John Hayes, director, Titus Center for Franchising

Teaching at a Christian university allows me freedom to engage the spiritual side of students, not just the mental, social or physical sides. At PBA I can bring in scripture, prayer, biblical principles while using a lens to view my discipline from a spiritual perspective. This allows me a higher degree of academic freedom to teach in ways that address the whole student.

– Dr. Jim Laub, professor of leadership studies

I teach at PBA because I get to include my faith in everything I do, whether preparing an online lecture, or emailing to check on a student working as an RN in post Hurricane Ida New Orleans. I have the freedom to write that I pray for that student, his peers, his patients and their families. – Dr. Lynn Erickson, associate professor of nursing

Christian universities provide a safe environment for students to learn, research, question, and think critically about their ” purpose in life. Dedicated Christian professors encourage excellence in all academic and spiritual areas. – Dr. Chelly Templeton, dean, School of Education and Behavioral Studies

‘Prayers become the paving stones that your sons and daughters will walk upon this year.’

— Mark Kaprive, director of Campus Ministries and Missions, leading a prayer session with parents dropping off new students