Classroom Resources
Explore a library of classroom resources designed to integrate virtue formation into university resources across disciplines. Our evidence-based tools include virtue-specific assignments, example syllabi, and frameworks to support character formation in Christian higher education.
The practice of keeping a daily diary through third-person perspective taking showed significant gains in wise...
Students are given 15 minutes to independently work on a challenging trial project about creating two...
Two writing activities and a class discussion to engage students in perspective building in order to...
Two multimedia activities to encourage perspective-taking on cultural differences, systemic racism, and social justice.
Expressing gratitude for past fulfilled hopes through a writing exercise improves current state-level happiness and optimism...
Using selected chapters from The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, students are...
This activity explores the Christian virtue of temperance, defined as the practice of self-control and moderation...
The activity introduces the Christian understanding of wisdom as an intellectually humble and open-minded discernment that...
The activity defines courage in a Christian context as a resolute willingness to embrace discomfort that...
Training for Wisdom: The Daily Diary Method
The practice of keeping a daily diary through third-person perspective taking showed significant gains in wise reasoning in a 4-week and 1-week trial.
Me and My Self: The Battle of Self-Regulation
Students are given 15 minutes to independently work on a challenging trial project about creating two mock powerpoint presentation slides.
Reach for Forgiveness: Perspective Building Activities for Forgiveness and Compassion
Two writing activities and a class discussion to engage students in perspective building in order to help develop interpersonal conflict management and their ability to...
Seeing You, Seeing Me: Perspective-taking to Develop Cultural Empathy
Two multimedia activities to encourage perspective-taking on cultural differences, systemic racism, and social justice.
Remembering, Rewriting, and Rejoicing: Reflecting on the Past to Inspire Hope for the Future
Expressing gratitude for past fulfilled hopes through a writing exercise improves current state-level happiness and optimism for future events.
A Narnian Approach to Character Development
Using selected chapters from The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, students are challenged to identify, define, and reflect on 5 virtues...
Defining Temperance
This activity explores the Christian virtue of temperance, defined as the practice of self-control and moderation that guards individuals from excess and distractions, keeping them...
Defining Wisdom
The activity introduces the Christian understanding of wisdom as an intellectually humble and open-minded discernment that balances all virtues and applies them appropriately in the...
Defining Courage
The activity defines courage in a Christian context as a resolute willingness to embrace discomfort that enables active participation in God’s work and engagement with...