University of Destruction: Your Game Plan for Spiritual Victory on Campus

by David Wheaton

The statistic is Fifty percent of Christian college students lose their faith--or at least have made it a low priority--by the time they graduate.With a fresh voice and a conversational style, author David Wheaton explores the three pillars of peril--sex, drugs, and rebellion--most often encountered by college students. He then offers students advice on developing a game plan to avoid the spiritual pitfalls. While the temptations and influences may still be there, students following these practical tips will find that a university of instruction does not have to become a university of destruction.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction

176 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2005

Reviews

[Blake · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this excellent book, tennis pro, David Wheaton begins by relating his own personal experience in going off to a public university and the corruption that took place in his own life. He highlights the many challenges that come up when a young man or woman heads off to college. He challenges young people to evaluate whether they are ready to go to college, how to determine if one is ready, and what “three pillars of peril” a student can expect on the university campus. He highlights the three pillars of peril, of drugs, sex, and rock-n-roll and helps the young person sort through the various aspects of college life in relation to these three areas. This book, endorsed by men such as Sean Hannity and John MacArthur, is easy to read and is truly one book that I believe every high school student ought to read through before making a commitment to go to any university or college.

[Anh Dao · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good book about studying universities in the U.S as a Christian. Sex, Drug and Alcohol and secular point view are hot topics spreading and easily tempting young adults. The best way to conquer this battle is doing like the way Daniel used to do: he aimed in his heart that he would not do anything against God's will. Education is important but I will never ever let university become the tragedy for my life that I will lose the most significant thing in my life: faith in Christ.

[Hannah Cunningham · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must-read for all college students. The chapters are divided up into readable portions with short summaries at the end. The author covers all the issues that you might face going into college and gives reasonable games plans on how to get through college while still standing strong in your faith. Highly recommend!

[Stephanie · Rating 2 out of 5]

More conservative than I thought. Did have good points at times but a lot of the views of professors and campus life isn’t accurate.

[Abby · Rating 1 out of 5]

I went into this book looking for a helpful guide to keeping my faith once I've moved out of the house- maybe tips for looking for a good church etc. This turned out to be one of the most conservative books I've ever read. It encouraged confronting professors, only hanging out with other Christians, and even attempts to make you consider dropping out of college. I was mildly appalled.

[Brian · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I had read this before going to college, but I guess those experience have brought me to where I am, so I'm glad I read this after college so I can tell others to read before going to college.

[Reader2007 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This guy hits the nail on the head. Although it seems geared more towards the kid going off to a secular university, the ideas in the book are relevant no matter what school one attends.

Would definitely recommend.