Malone shines a light on friendship, dating, and, sexuality, in both the ideals and the practical experiences of heterosexual students at U.S. evangelical colleges. She examines the struggles they have in balancing their gendered and religious presentations of self, the expectations of their campus community, and their desire to find meaningful romantic relationships.

Foreword ix
1 Introduction 1
2 Campus Life and the Evangelical University 21
3 From Single to Serious: How It Happens 46
4 Fitting a Mold: Femininity, Masculinity, and Being Religious 89
5 Sexuality on Campus: Delicate Tensions 129
6 Conclusion 169
Appendix A. College Students and Relationships: The Backstory 183
Appendix B. Methodology 194
Acknowledgments 201
Notes 205
References 223
Index 231