On Failure: Dr. Dru Johnson

How can failure be avoided in the context of community? Dr. Dru Johnson offers wisdom on this aspect of being a student as he shares a story from his Senior year in college.

Doing anything difficult will risk some degree of failure. Being a student and a scholar, as you are at King’s, is no exception. In the life of a student, you try one approach to studying at a time and learn as you go about what works. You go through times when you’re motivated and times when you’re not, and you figure out how to get back on track. The academic life of a student is multi-faceted in itself, but other parts of life can also influence your learning and performance in coursework.

Yet despite the inevitable nature of risk in the academic journey, you can approach your life as a student with confidence because you are not alone. Both your peers and your professors have had similar experiences.

This week we’re featuring stories “on failure” from three of our esteemed faculty at King’s. For our second installment, learn from Dr. Dru Johnson about how he experienced failure due to taking on too much in his Senior year, as well as how he recommends avoiding this situation while you’re at King’s.

For more “on failure,” check out yesterday’s feature from Dr. Henry Bleattler.

Dr. Dru Johnson is an Associate Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies. Having served at King’s since 2011, Dr. Johnson teaches Biblical literature, theology, and biblical interpretation. He is the author of several books, including his most recent publication, Human Rites: The Power of Rituals, Habits, and Sacraments. Dr. Johnson can be reached at ajohnson@tkc.edu.