Dr. Jeremy Kimble - Integration Paper Workshop, Spring 2019
Integration in action — how to connect faith, worldview, and your academic discipline at Cedarville.
In this Cedarville University faculty workshop, the speaker walks through the essentials of biblical integration — helping faculty connect Scripture, theology, and worldview to their teaching and research. Designed especially for professors preparing their integration papers, this session provides both a big-picture framework and practical guidance for applying biblical truth in any academic discipline.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction and goals for the session
2:39 What biblical integration means
9:08 Foundations: gospel, Bible, and theology
17:17 Understanding worldview and key questions
23:02 The storyline of Scripture (overview)
34:33 Key theological categories explained
45:47 Applying worldview to academic disciplines
50:24 Ethics and integration in real-world fields
1:09:04 Structure of the integration paper
1:13:02 Section-by-section breakdown
1:21:27 Style, length, and formatting tips
1:27:46 Sample paper walkthrough
The session emphasizes that integration is more than proof-texting — it requires careful interpretation of Scripture, theological clarity, and thoughtful application. Faculty are encouraged to think deeply about how Christian beliefs shape their discipline, including areas to affirm, reject, or redeem.
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This workshop equips Cedarville faculty to integrate faith and learning with clarity and purpose. By grounding their disciplines in Scripture and theology, professors can better prepare students to think Christianly and live faithfully in every area of life.