So it’s a couple weeks into summer now and for some of you, you are crazy busy at working your summer jobs and making the most of the great weather. For those of you who need a break from your crazy schedule, have time by the lake to read, or are already missing school we have a solution for you. We have compiled recommended readings from Redeemer’s very own Faculty and Staff for you. These are suggestions for you who are entering into post-secondary. There are a few general topics and some that are recommended introductory readings for specific disciplines. If you think you are interested in one but are not sure try out the recommended books. Perhaps it will affirm your love for the topic and give you an introductory framework to take with you into your first classes. There are also some readings that can be helpful in all disciplines and university life as well as a few recommended books for Spiritual Formation as you head into a time of transition and a great opportunity to grow in your faith. Some of these books can be found online from the Redeemer Bookstore or Amazon.ca. Or better yet check to see if a local bookstore or library has them for you. If you have a comment on one of these books or a book to recommend for other incoming students please leave a comment (by clicking the above link) and share it with everyone.
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The following books are recommended by Redeemer Faculty and Staff and do not necessarily reflect the views of Redeemer University College
“Crazy Busy” by Kevin DeYoung
"Engaging God's World: A Christian Vision of Faith, Learning, and Living" by Plantinga
“Creation Regained” by Al Wolters
Spiritual Formation:
“Celebration of Discipline” by Richard Foster
“Reaching Out” by Henri Nouwen
“The Hole in our Holiness” by Kevin DeYoung
Career Development:
"Discovering Your Vocation: A student's guide to discerning God's call" by John Krueger
Religion:
“Mere Christianity” by CS Lewis
“Living at the Crossroads” by Bartholomew and Goheen
“Creation Regained” by Al Wolters
Social Work:
“So You Want to be a Social Worker: A Primer for the Christian Student” by Alan Keith-Lucas
Sociology/Social Work:
“Becoming Human” by Vanier
Math:
“Mathematics Through the Eyes of Faith” by Bradley, J, and Howell, R. (eds)
“The Pleasures of Counting” by Körner, Tom W
Computer Science:
"Shaping a Digital World: Faith, Culture and Computer Technology" by Schuurman
English:
“The Writing Life” by Annie Dillard
“On Stories” by Richard Kearney
“Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life” by Anne Lamott
“Literature Through the Eyes of Faith” by Susan VanZanten Gallagher and Roger Lundin
ART:
“Art for God's Sake: A Call to Recover the Arts” Philip Graham Ryken
"Walking on Water" by Madeleine L'Engle
French/Foreign Language learning:
“The Gift of the Stranger” by David I. Smith and Barbara Carvill
Business:
"Business Through The Eyes of Faith" by Chewning, Eby and Roels, 1990.