December 4, 2012

Doctrine Over D'Souza on Campus

Melissa Steffan, Christianity Today

The King's College (TKC) raised eyebrows in Christian higher education circles when it selected Dinesh D'Souza as its president in 2010. The author and pundit had little administrative experience, but TKC saw his potential to raise the school's profile (and funds).

Two years later, D'Souza—now best known for two books and a film criticizing the presidency of Barack Obama—resigned. This followed reports of his appearance with a new fiancée while still legally married to his wife of 20 years.

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