I grew up in a Christian school where Bible class and chapel were considered mandatory. I believe that both of these activities help students to not only grow, but to flourish in their faith. Because of this belief, finding a college that offers both chapel and Bible class is extremely important to me. I absolutely love all the Bible class options Point Loma Nazarene University, hereafter referred to as PLNU, offers and I appreciate the semesterly chapel attendance requirement. I think both of these requirements will force my peers and me to be in our Bibles more and as an after effect our faith and relationship with God will grow and mature. Also, growing up with a father who struggles with alcoholism has led me to detest drinking in general,
Including my spiritual experience at CBU, I will be able to understand my religion more. Including, that all the staff members being 100% Christian, I could ask a question that I may have and the could help me find an answer. Having to attend the school's chapel I know that I can get closer to God and understand his word, and be able to follow in his footsteps that will help me grow as an adult. With this spiritual growth from attending CBU, will be vast and helpful with me growing into a mature and responsible
I believe Lewis University requires their students to take a theology class to help us better understand Christianity from a different point of view. They want us to explore things about religion that are beyond the norm. For example, we wouldn’t examine Gods existence in church, but in a theology class we will. The majority of students in the country attend public schools. In public schools we do not learn about a specific religion. Public schools are to diverse and there is a fine line on how much a school allows its teachers to teach. Lewis, being a Catholic and Lithuanian school has the ability to require students to take a theology class. They have the power to do so because when students enroll with Lewis they are aware that it is a
The most important (well second to a good education) I am looking to find in a college is a good community. My whole life I have grown up a Christian, I have been involved in my church for as long as I can remember and my family has always been very supportive when it comes to my faith. However, being a Christian in high school has been hard. I currently go to a small charter school, and although the peer pressure isn't as present as it would be in some big schools,
I have wanted a college education for many years, but haven’t known where to begin. Once I looked into Christian Colorado University (CCU) I knew I wanted to attend. I want to be a part of a community where I can earn an education while being able to share my faith in God with other students. I feel that being accepted into Christian Colorado University would be the first step in advancing my education, and my faith. I would like to be able to be a part of a university that allows me to learn academically, and strengthen my relationship with God. Overall, many experiences in my life have changed me. However, the miracles in which I witnessed at IHOP, has given me stronger faith. Now I am finally ready to begin my college education. I think attending a school where I can connect with others in terms of faith would be a blessing. I look forward to this journey and opportunity at CCU. I plan on pursuing Theology as a Major. My experience at IHOP led me to want to learn more about God. I have the confidence I need, the spirit of the Lord living within me, and I know that with God the impossible doesn’t exist. Thank you, Erika
One of the key core values of the Christian Liberal Arts Curriculum is faith. It is incorporated into every aspect of the experience, yet it is not forced upon me. I am allowed to believe and explore the different religious denominations without getting the cold shoulder. I am
While attending Cal Baptist, I hope to gain a better understanding of the person I am, and continue to work on the person I wish to become. I believe college to be an opportunity to discover what you are capable of and what you didn’t know you were capable of - academically, socially and spiritually. I enjoy putting myself in positions where I can learn about new things and people, which in turn, helps me learn more about myself and what I am passionate about.
In fact, most colleges or universities are businesses, because they are doing it for profit. But, Calvin College, though still a business, is a non-profit institution, which means that 78% percent of its income comes from tuition, and the rest comes from donors, and private grants. If more than 50% percent of the school’s income is based on tuition, which is being paid by the students and their families, it is only wise that the school does everything to meet student's academic needs. Other wise, the retention rate could be low, the recruitment of students would be difficult. The market for college recruitment is already difficult. Not to mentioned that Calvin College has the highest tuition compare to all Christian Colleges in the area. Calvin’s top competitors such as Hope college, Cornerstone University and Kuyper college, though a Christian institutions, all have their libraries open for some hours on Sundays. Why? They want to ensure that they’re meeting all of their students academic needs in all ways as possible, they know that under the umbrella of business, their customers’ satisfaction should be a
Without the strong Christian values upheld by Messiah College, it becomes incredibly difficult to walk the narrow road of Christianity during college. As a newly independent young adult, there is a constant stream of tough decisions to make in college. The dependence on classmates and friends increases throughout college, and I want to attend Messiah to surround myself with good influences and other people who share the same beliefs and principles that I wish to uphold in my own life. Non-Christian colleges cannot compete with the welcoming religious atmosphere that Messiah has to offer. Messiah College will be an excellent way to extend my faith into my education and learn how to bring Christ more into my life.
One of the things I have been thinking about bringing up during the open mic time is religion being an important aspect of not only college success, but success as a human being. I will use this space here to flesh out my thoughts about it. The first reason I find religion to be so important is because of how people tend to talk about living their lives based on it. If you have a conversation with a religious person about this, they will usually talk about how their thoughts, words, and actions are all influenced by their religion, ideally for the better. I know personally that Christians, Mormons, Muslims, all do this, and other religions I intellectually know about live their life around their religion as well. Even atheists do this too,
As E. D. White's mission statement says, our school's purpose is to "impart the Catholic faith, promote academic excellence, and enhance self-esteem." By living out this mission statement, E. D. White becomes a strong-knit community of faith, knowledge, and service. Ever since my first day of eighth grade these qualities have been evident through the students and faculty of E. D. White. Every morning when I arrive at school there is a teacher there telling everyone good morning and to have a good day. This simple gesture can brighten someone's day significantly.
Going to college, is where your journey in life really begins. Choosing the right college for you is one of the biggest decisions you make in life. I choose California Baptist University to enhance my studies, meet people pursuing the same passion as I am, and become closer to God.
Lubbock Christian University has had a vision set out for in since its founding by members of the Church of Christ in 1957. Those who took part in the founding of LCU based it on a hope that it would grow to be highly recognized in academics while it strived to put Christ above all. Today, LCU’s mission reads, “Lubbock Christian University is a Christ-centered academic community of learners, transforming the hearts, minds, and hands of students for lives of purpose and service”. LCU does a wonderful job of creating an atmosphere that is filled with an engaged community that aspires to build others up with the love of Christ, from both staff, professors, and students alike. It is in this environment
The first goal I have is to understand the scriptures in the Bible and grow in my faith. When I started to look at colleges, I didn’t even think about attending a Christian college. I contacted a junior college in a nearby town to see what they had to offer me. By the grace of God, they recommend me to CCU. At the time that I enrolled, I didn’t realize that I would be required to take Bible classes. At first, I wondered
I firmly believe after being at the University of the Cumberland’s for six weeks that the policies support a positive learning experience for all students. UC is also very firm about their policies being upheld by all students, and staff. Some of the main polices at UC is that drugs, alcohol, and any form of cheating is unacceptable. This is very different from most school that has these policies, but do not firmly stand behind them. The Christian standards that this school stands for, and supports is the one thing that makes UC stand out from many other universities. It’s one of the main things that drew me to UC when I was looking for what school I would transfer to.
I feel that CBU’s education and overall atmosphere will also help to grow my faith. I am a Lutheran and know that many of the other people I will encounter will have various religious backgrounds that differ from mine. These differences