Christian Higher Education: The Gospel in the Context of Terrorism and Persecution

Education is central to any society’s civilization, growth, development, security, stability, and sustainability. That is why all progressive societies give it priority. Christian higher education meets these needs and beyond. It is rooted in God’s moral vision and perspective. Its primary aim is to inculcate moral and ethical values and knowledge, which can guarantee societal security and stability as well as foster skills and opportunities that are of benefit to the Gospel of the kingdom of God and human flourishing. This paper, therefore, primarily focuses attention on the issue of Christian higher education in the context of insecurity and instability. Keywords: education, ethnicity, politics, religion, corruption, self-interest, power, and intellectual virtues