The Racial Attitudes of White Students at a Christian Institution

Authors

Jarad Russell, Winthrop University

Abstract

This phenomenological study used semi-structured interviews to understand the lived experiences and racial attitudes of White students at a Council for Christian Colleges and Universities institution as they related to Black people. The participants were asked about their past experiences with Black people, their discussions with family about race, their present understanding of terminology related to race and racism, and their desire to support racial justice in the future. Through this study, three categories of students emerged: those that had taken steps to educate themselves on matters related to race and racism, those that were just beginning to understand issues related to race and racism, and those that denied the existence of these issues. The data gathered from these interviews highlighted the need for increased discussion about race and racism by faculty, staff, and students on Christian college campuses.

Recommended Citation

Russell, Jarad (2024) "The Racial Attitudes of White Students at a Christian Institution," Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development: Vol. 23: No. 23, Article 4.
Available at: https://pillars.taylor.edu/acsd_growth/vol23/iss23/4