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David I. Smith

Professor, Calvin University

David I. Smith is professor of education, director of the Kuyers Institute for Christian Teaching and Learning and coordinator of the de Vries Institute for Global Faculty Development at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He serves as editor of the International Journal of Christianity and Education and shares his writing at www.onchristianteaching.com.

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