Growing Thinking Christians: An Investigation of the Outcomes of Christian Education

This investigation compared the influence of public and Christian high schools on the spiritual formation and academic achievement of college students. Recent high school graduates who attend a private, liberal arts university in the southeastern United States responded to an online survey and interview questions related to the influence of one\u27s high school experience on spiritual formation and academic achievement. Significant differences were found between high school type and the type of problems faced by students and teachers, students\u27 ability to intelligently defend their faith, and students\u27 perceived ability to function in a diverse world