Values, Transcendence, and Teaching: A Symposium

This article discusses the place of values in the pedagogy of higher education, specifically how transcendent values might play an important role in teaching--even in settings not overtly religious. While there is no agreement as to the proper role of values in the classroom, all of the authors viewed their teaching contexts as value-rich environments. The article also argues that the values themselves can serve as pointers toward a legitimate place for religious voices in the academy.