Habits of Hope: Educational Practices for a Weary World

This collection of essays—edited by education scholars Ream (Taylor Univ.), Jerry Pattengale (Indiana Wesleyan Univ.), and Christopher J. Devers (Johns Hopkins Univ.)— invites readers to discover hope grounded in Christian faith. Esteemed theologians and practitioners—Hans Boersma, Kimberly Battle-Walters Denu, Kevin G. Grove, and others—explore the intersection of theology and educational practices. The contributors’ reflective works are unified by a deep commitment to the Christian faith and its relevance to fostering hope. Their essays provide both philosophical insights and guidance. Central to the book is the conviction that Christian hope is twofold: it looks toward the promised restoration of the world through Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection, and it is inherently active, calling individuals to engage in the present. This tale empowers educators to persevere in their work.