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being a product of christian college, i would say it has it's ups and downs. I think it really depends on what you are going for. I would never go to a college just because it's "christian."
If they have a program there that gets better ratings then another college's program, then i would say go for it. The truth is though you will be paying more to go to a christian college, and the teaching isn't usually any better then any other college. It really depends on your career choice.
If they have a program there that gets better ratings then another college's program, then i would say go for it. The truth is though you will be paying more to go to a christian college, and the teaching isn't usually any better then any other college. It really depends on your career choice.
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My dad had this dilema, whether to send me to school or home tutor me, but a man said to him that if i was home tutored thenthe school i would have gone to would lose a light or christ which may have a massive impact on the children in the future.
If you're going to learn about christianity by all means go to a christian college but i agree with Helloimandrewyo and don't go to a college simply because it is christian. Personally i think go to one that isn't just so someone may hear the gospel who otherwise wouldn't
If you're going to learn about christianity by all means go to a christian college but i agree with Helloimandrewyo and don't go to a college simply because it is christian. Personally i think go to one that isn't just so someone may hear the gospel who otherwise wouldn't
Personally I would NOT go to a "Christian" college. I suggest you go to a secular college with a populous and strong student ministry (like Baptist Campus Ministry, Cru, InterVarsity, etc...).
If you still decide to go to a "Christian" college, be very careful. The term "christian" is used very loosely in society. Anybody can say they are a Christian, but in a Christian college, it's equally as hard to differentiate between the true Christians and the people who just use the 'Christian' label. Also, I don't think Christian colleges have strong student ministry/ student outreach, instead, students usually just have to go to 'chapel' for a certain amount of times per semester. This doesn't really challenge students spiritually. Almost all of my friends who went to a Christian college went to college with a strong faith and graduated questioning Christianity and angry with God.
However, I know some people who went to Bible colleges, like Moody B.I. or Davis Bible College and they came out stronger. So maybe if you stay away from Liberal Arts Christian Colleges (like Messiah College) it might be wiser?
Yes, I'm a skeptic of "Christian" higher education. However, I would enjoy attending Bible college or seminary for post-grad studies if the Lord led me there.
If you still decide to go to a "Christian" college, be very careful. The term "christian" is used very loosely in society. Anybody can say they are a Christian, but in a Christian college, it's equally as hard to differentiate between the true Christians and the people who just use the 'Christian' label. Also, I don't think Christian colleges have strong student ministry/ student outreach, instead, students usually just have to go to 'chapel' for a certain amount of times per semester. This doesn't really challenge students spiritually. Almost all of my friends who went to a Christian college went to college with a strong faith and graduated questioning Christianity and angry with God.
However, I know some people who went to Bible colleges, like Moody B.I. or Davis Bible College and they came out stronger. So maybe if you stay away from Liberal Arts Christian Colleges (like Messiah College) it might be wiser?
Yes, I'm a skeptic of "Christian" higher education. However, I would enjoy attending Bible college or seminary for post-grad studies if the Lord led me there.
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Just in my own experience... I go to a "Catholic" college. There's no enforcing religion or prayer there, and I've met some students who say that they Hate religion. I'd say it's really mixed, the student and even teacher population, so it's not much different from going to a "secular" college- besides the guaranteed church and masses, and the statues everywhere. And the nuns, we've got some really spunky nuns! A few who teach.
Don't go to a college because it's religious. Go to a college because you like the college and feel that you belong there. I happened to feel comfortable at my school, so I'm here. But the worst thing you can do is base your stay on one single factor.
There are a ton of great colleges out there. Do your research and find what's right for you!
Don't go to a college because it's religious. Go to a college because you like the college and feel that you belong there. I happened to feel comfortable at my school, so I'm here. But the worst thing you can do is base your stay on one single factor.
There are a ton of great colleges out there. Do your research and find what's right for you!
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There are many warnings about colleges that aren't really as Christian as they claim, and that is a legitimate concern. I myself plan to be attending a Bible college in the fall, if things go as planned. Putting the plans together took a lot of looking at various schools in various states, I started out mostly eliminating schools that weren't an option. Theology was one issue that made it easy to cut out many colleges. The more theologically liberal the school, the more apt to remove it I was. I also paid attention to statements of faith that were issued, I don't want to be in some Pentecostal school with that unbiblical junk.
If all goes as planned, I'll be at Calvary Bible College in Kansas City, next fall. It wasn't exactly my first preference, I must admit. Theology and cost were the biggest things I looked at. They're non-reformed, so I made sure to ask how they deal with us Reformed folks. One thing that complicates it for me, is that my parents are non-Christian. If yours are, that makes things a lot easier.
I would say one thing to consider (other than the obvious), is what you want to get out of it.
The most important part of selecting a college I think, is what they teaching theologically. You don't want a theologically liberal school, and you don't want one that doesn't care about your spiritual life either.
If all goes as planned, I'll be at Calvary Bible College in Kansas City, next fall. It wasn't exactly my first preference, I must admit. Theology and cost were the biggest things I looked at. They're non-reformed, so I made sure to ask how they deal with us Reformed folks. One thing that complicates it for me, is that my parents are non-Christian. If yours are, that makes things a lot easier.
I would say one thing to consider (other than the obvious), is what you want to get out of it.
The most important part of selecting a college I think, is what they teaching theologically. You don't want a theologically liberal school, and you don't want one that doesn't care about your spiritual life either.
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I went to a Christian liberal arts university and highly recommend attending one. You get all types of people... strong Christians, Christians only by name, nonChristians. By being at a Christian school, I was able to get involved in a ton of ministries that they offered--in fact, Christian schools are going to offer a wide range of ministry options from local to international and everything in between. Plus, the professors will most likely be Christians, and will serve as wonderful mentors and people you can go to for personal advice. At a Christian school, I witnessed to a lot of people, learned to evangelize and met wonderful, Christian, lifelong friends. No matter what school you go to, God will give you opportunities to witness and minister to others! Whether we are at church or the grocery store, we are witnessing to those around us. More often than not, Christian schools are filled with broken people who really haven't accepted Christ as their Savior. Your presence as a genuine Christian at a Christian school could result in tons of chances to minister and spread the Gospel to people who are searching.
As others had mentioned, just because a college claims to be christian doesn't mean it is. Stick close to your bible, and read it regularly - don't just take what your professor or pastor says for granted. Read the entire chapter in context first.
Furthermore, be careful not to attend ones getting into Spiritual Formation/New Age guruism. Here's a list:
Lighthouse Trails Research Project - Exposing Contemplative Spirituality
Furthermore, be careful not to attend ones getting into Spiritual Formation/New Age guruism. Here's a list:
Lighthouse Trails Research Project - Exposing Contemplative Spirituality