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Dispelling the Myths: Six Common Myths About Christian Collegs
It's not uncommon for prospective undergraduates to be intimidated by the idea of attending a Christian college. Here are some common misconceptions:
A Christian college is boring.
Unless your major is divinity and you are required to attend a school that's more on the conservative end, most schools do offer a wide-ranging variety of activities to keep students busy and entertained--like concerts, athletics and clubs--all while they get an education.
A Christian college only will take students from certain affiliations.
"People of any religion are accepted here," says an enrollment officer at one Christian university. "You don't have to be of a certain denomination to come here." Most schools adhere to similar policies.
A Christian college doesn't offer the academic standards of regular schools.
Not anymore. According to most admissions counselors, there's a lack of understanding that a Christian school provides a high-quality education. For some reason, a lot of people think the level is lacking. However, many are leaders within the academic realm.
A Christian college is too expensive.
A Christian college is essentially a private school, so your average national rates for private institutions are likely to be the same as your choice of Christian school.
A Christian college only takes students who are spiritually mature.
You need not be a pillar of faith or a minister-in-the-making in order to attend a Christian school One official said, "No matter the religion or where a student stands spiritually, we're going to accept him/her. But I'll tell you this: We're openly a Christian school. We're not ashamed about it. We're not going to deny it. Students are required to come to convocations or chapel services."
A Christian college teaches with an agenda in mind.
Though it's true Christian schools have religion and Bible-based courses in their curriculum, scholastic independence is valued. "A lot of people think there's a rigidness within the environment that could stifle learning," one representative said. "We really value academic freedom. We promote it. We embrace it."
A Christian college is boring.
Unless your major is divinity and you are required to attend a school that's more on the conservative end, most schools do offer a wide-ranging variety of activities to keep students busy and entertained--like concerts, athletics and clubs--all while they get an education.
A Christian college only will take students from certain affiliations.
"People of any religion are accepted here," says an enrollment officer at one Christian university. "You don't have to be of a certain denomination to come here." Most schools adhere to similar policies.
A Christian college doesn't offer the academic standards of regular schools.
Not anymore. According to most admissions counselors, there's a lack of understanding that a Christian school provides a high-quality education. For some reason, a lot of people think the level is lacking. However, many are leaders within the academic realm.
A Christian college is too expensive.
A Christian college is essentially a private school, so your average national rates for private institutions are likely to be the same as your choice of Christian school.
A Christian college only takes students who are spiritually mature.
You need not be a pillar of faith or a minister-in-the-making in order to attend a Christian school One official said, "No matter the religion or where a student stands spiritually, we're going to accept him/her. But I'll tell you this: We're openly a Christian school. We're not ashamed about it. We're not going to deny it. Students are required to come to convocations or chapel services."
A Christian college teaches with an agenda in mind.
Though it's true Christian schools have religion and Bible-based courses in their curriculum, scholastic independence is valued. "A lot of people think there's a rigidness within the environment that could stifle learning," one representative said. "We really value academic freedom. We promote it. We embrace it."
