<p>Simple resolution to the "problem;" begin a list of Protestant colleges, then perhaps a list of Catholic schools, etc.</p>
<p>I'm chokin'! Yes, LDS. :confused: Maybe it was a Davidian slip? Hopefully not Branch ... :eek:</p>
<p>Either way, neither's never of the Christian faith ... </p>
<p>Or is it ...neither's ever ...</p>
<p>Or ...either's never ...</p>
<p>Who's on 1st? </p>
<p>That's right!</p>
<p>You can add:</p>
<p>Liberty University (Lynchburg, VA)
Averett University (Danville, VA)</p>
<p>Liberty is a "baptist" institution that was founded by Jerry Falwell. Has a Distance Learning Program for students worldwide.</p>
<p>Averett University (formerly Baptist, now non-denominational) is a small LAC that was founded 150 years ago as a 2 year woman's college...Has an adult program throughout Virginia designed for working adults.</p>
<ol>
<li>Baylor</li>
<li>Taylor University</li>
<li>Lee University</li>
<li>Wheaton College (Illinois, not Massachusetts)</li>
<li>Trinity International University</li>
<li>Cedarville University</li>
<li>Indiana Wesleyan University</li>
<li>Georgetown College (no, not university, college)</li>
<li>Gordon College</li>
<li>Grove City College</li>
<li>John Brown</li>
<li>Palm Beach Atlantic</li>
<li>Southeastern (FL)</li>
<li>Messiah</li>
<li>Carson-Newman</li>
<li>Whitworth (Pres) WA</li>
<li>Pepperdine CA</li>
<li>Dordt IA?</li>
</ol>
<p>I am a Catholic christian. When I read the title of this thread I totally got what people are looking for. If asked, I say I'm Catholic and my neighbor says they are Christian and no-one needs an explaination of what it means. I know that when we looked at colleges it was easy to find info on Catholic schools but when my child expressed interest in finding out about Christian schools it was a lot more difficult. To my fellow Catholics please let this forum alone. There is a big difference between Catholic and Christian schools, as we found out, and people just want to get info which is what this site is about. By the way my child is attending a Catholic college in part because of the great info we got reading the CC site.</p>
<p>Most ardenty Catholic students would probably not enjoy nor appreciate a "Christian" college, while most ardenty Protestant students would not enjoy a Catholic college. Hence the reason for this forum. In America, the word "Christian" has become to mean "Protestant." Most Protestants I know will say Catholic are Christians. But the word has taken on this certain meaning - which is unfortunate. But it is what it is. So this forum here really serves those students who are specifically looking for a college that is Protestant and probably evangelical in nature.</p>
<p>This forum, like all others on CC, serves anyone interested enough to click into it, and anyone who wishes to may comment on the threads here. According to the rules of CC that we all agreed to when we signed up, everyone's comments are encouraged, and everyone is welcome to participate. Sub-forums ane NOT created to keep post-ers out, they are a way to gather similar information in one area to make it easier to sift through. </p>
<p>Anyone can - and should - post in this forum.</p>
<p>Defiance College Defiance, Ohio; northwest Ohio in between Toledo & Ft. Wayne, Indiana
rural, small city
afflilated with the UCC
very strong program in Service Learning
1,000 students
D-III Athletic program
founded 1850
top majors: business, education, criminology, forensic science</p>
<p>I think you are all right on your assessment of what the "lay" or "venacular" meaning of Christian colleges are but on a big public site like this I think it is insulting and inaccurate to use that meaning and not the factual meaning. Maybe there should be a thread of conservative protestant colleges or protestant evangelical colleges or something more specific.</p>
<p>My impression is that Quaker or Disciples of Christ and similar denominatons are not what people had in mind either; so maybe people should just come up with a more precise phrase and submit to CC.</p>
<p>I'm a Catholic and although I "know what you mean" I am indeed offended when the term "Christian" is used in this way.</p>
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Defiance College Defiance, Ohio; northwest Ohio in between Toledo & Ft. Wayne, Indiana
rural, small city
afflilated with the UCC
very strong program in Service Learning
1,000 students
D-III Athletic program
founded 1850
top majors: business, education, criminology, forensic science
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<p>With all respect and appreciation for a nice little school in a small northwest OH town, Defiance ...and I've been there many times...is about as much of a "Christian" college as Barack's Rev. Wright is a patriotic Christian peacemaker and lover of th USA.</p>
<p>Generally the UCC cut loose there historical ties long ago, and Defiance has a service program like most schools these days. But it's culture seems to be pure humanism. Nice folks who mean well and do good in their community, but not driven by the love of Jesus. </p>
<p>Excuse me while I go and clean my computer screen ...</p>
<ol>
<li>Baylor</li>
<li>Taylor University</li>
<li>Lee University</li>
<li>Wheaton College (Illinois, not Massachusetts)</li>
<li>Trinity International University</li>
<li>Cedarville University</li>
<li>Indiana Wesleyan University</li>
<li>Georgetown College (no, not university, college)</li>
<li>Gordon College</li>
<li>Grove City College</li>
<li>John Brown</li>
<li>Palm Beach Atlantic</li>
<li>Southeastern (FL)</li>
<li>Messiah</li>
<li>Carson-Newman</li>
<li>Whitworth (Pres) WA</li>
<li>Pepperdine CA</li>
<li>Dordt IA?</li>
<li>Principia College, Christian Science, IL</li>
</ol>
<p>Sorry, but that can't be bought. Principia College is a fine little college from all reports. But it's not a "Christian college" anymore than Christian Science is Christianity. Stop in at the reading room sometime to confirm this one. It's like the Mormon church...employs the name of Christ but its beliefs and values do not align with those of orthodoxy ...or even less than that.</p>
<p>Again, not maligning Principia. Only edifying the allegation of one who would contend its doctine reflects Christian theology. Sorry. No way.</p>
<p>Let's try this again:
1. Baylor
2. Taylor University
3. Lee University
4. Wheaton College (Illinois, not Massachusetts)
5. Trinity International University
6. Cedarville University
7. Indiana Wesleyan University
8. Georgetown College (no, not university, college)
9. Gordon College
10. Grove City College
11. John Brown
12. Palm Beach Atlantic
13. Southeastern (FL)
14. Messiah
15. Carson-Newman
16. Whitworth (Pres) WA
17. Pepperdine CA
18. Dordt IA?</p>
<p>Wow! Christian Scientists read the bible at every church service and believe that Jesus is God's son. Children learn about Christs birth and the crucifiction, bible stories, etc. At the core of our belief is praying to God. And, I don't think you are in charge of this forum or this thread...... </p>
<p>Let's try this again:
1. Baylor
2. Taylor University
3. Lee University
4. Wheaton College (Illinois, not Massachusetts)
5. Trinity International University
6. Cedarville University
7. Indiana Wesleyan University
8. Georgetown College (no, not university, college)
9. Gordon College
10. Grove City College
11. John Brown
12. Palm Beach Atlantic
13. Southeastern (FL)
14. Messiah
15. Carson-Newman
16. Whitworth (Pres) WA
17. Pepperdine CA
18. Dordt IA?
19. Principia College, Christian Science, IL</p>
<p>Christian Science has long been considered a clearly defined cult among virtually all Christian denominations and faithful. This oft intellectual band of Christian Science believers deny many fundamental Christian tenants. Some of the most obvious include:
1. Denial that the Holy Spirit is God
2. Denial of the Trinity
3. Denial that humans even have bodies
4. Denial of sin
5.Christian Science denies that the incarnation of Christ was the fullness of deity dwelling in human flesh,
6. Denies the perfection of the man Jesus, and attempts to explain away the historical death and bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ
7. Christian Science believes that Mary's conception of Jesus was spiritual -- and the virgin birth of Christ is described and explained: "Jesus was the offspring of Mary's self-conscious communion with God. ... Mary's conception of him was spiritual."
8. Christian Science believes that the names "Jesus" and "Christ" do not refer to the same person
9. And of course, like the Mormons embrace Joe Smith, CS proclaim Ms. Eddy and her writings as critical to faith. Sorta flies in the face of what's noted in the book of Revelation, don't you think.
10. btw, she said and wrote many places that the Bible includes "thousands of errors." Try and sell that one to Christians. </p>
<p>For any wanting to know more about this one, check out "Biblical Discernment Ministries" @ the following website:</p>
<p>Christian</a> Science - Christian or Cult?</p>
<p>I promise this'll be my final word, and the important thing would be for any Christian looking for a "Christian college" ...while they might find a neat little campus, would be sorely disappointed upon hauling out to the plains of Illinois, arriving at dear ol' Principia and thinking they'd find the values, beliefs and teachings of Jesus there. No, disappointment wouldn't capture the flag...make that shocked, stunned, POed at whoever put that one on the list. :mad:</p>
<p>Only reveals that all that glitters ain't gold, and all that include Christian in their moniker ain't necessarily so.</p>
<p>Is the point of this list to just make a list of what you define as Christian Colleges or what individual posters deem to be Christian? My kids would not be looking at Grove City because of it's evangelical Christian bent but it belongs on the list. I think the denomination should really be listed along side of each college to make it clear for anyone doing a college search.</p>
<p>Here's a website from the church: About</a> Christian Science "Christian Science, discovered by Mary Baker Eddy, is a universal, practical system of spiritual, prayer-based Christian healing, available and accessible to everyone."</p>
<p>Principia is the only Christian Science College in the world, and only Christian Scientists can attend. The</a> Principia A cursory look at the website clearly states that and it would be near impossible to even think of visiting unless you are a Christian Scientist.</p>
<p>I can promise you that I know more about CS and Principia then you do and if the Christian Science Church and it's members consider themselves Christians, I think that has more validity then anything else.</p>
<p>My daughter graduated from Principia last year. BTW, it's on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi, not on the plains.</p>
<ol>
<li> Abiline Christian University, Abilene</a> Christian University, a Christian college in Abilene, Texas Church of Christ, TX</li>
<li> Anderson University, Anderson</a> University: Christian College in Central Indiana, Church of God, IN</li>
<li> Asbury College, Asbury</a> College: Wilmore KY » Experience Change , Non-denominational, Kentucky</li>
<li> Baylor University, Baylor</a> University / Baptist, Texas</li>
<li> Belhaven College, Belhaven</a> College Christian Higher Education Presbyterian, Mississippi</li>
<li> Bethel College, Bethel</a> College, Mishawaka Indiana , Evangelical, Indiana</li>
<li> Bethel University, Bethel</a> University , Baptist, Minnesota</li>
<li> Biola University, Biola</a> University - A Private Christian University in Southern California , Evangelical, California</li>
<li> Carson-Newman, Welcome</a> To Carson-Newman , Southern Baptist, Tennessee</li>
<li>Cedarville, Cedarville</a> University - Home , Baptist, Ohio</li>
<li>Dordt College, Dordt</a> College: Reformed, Christian College Education, Christian Reformed Church, Idaho</li>
<li>Georgetown College, ::</a> Georgetown College :: Baptist, Kentucky</li>
<li>Gordon College, Christian</a> College, Christian Colleges in America & New England - Gordon College, Non-denominational (??), Massachusetts</li>
<li>Grove City College, Grove</a> City College, Pennsylvania - Top-ranked affordable Christian College, Non-denominational, Pennsylvania</li>
<li>Indiana Wesleyan University, Indiana</a> Wesleyan University Evangelical Christian, Indiana</li>
<li>John Brown University, John</a> Brown University Your search for a great Christian college is over!, Non-denominational, Arkansas</li>
<li>Lee University, Lee</a> University - Cleveland, TN., Non-denominational, Tennessee</li>
<li>Messiah, Messiah</a> College - A Nationally-Ranked Christian College , Brethren in Christ, Pennsylvania</li>
<li>Palm Beach Atlantic, Palm</a> Beach Atlantic University - Home, Non-denominational, Florida</li>
<li>Pepperdine, Pepperdine</a> University, Church of Christ, California</li>
<li>Principia College, The</a> Principia, Christian Science, Illinois</li>
<li>Southeastern University, Southeastern</a> University - A dynamic, Christ-centered university located in Lakeland, Florida, Assemblies of God, Florida</li>
<li>Taylor University, Welcome</a> to Taylor University - Taylor University, Evangelical Christian, Indiana</li>
<li>Trinity International University, Trinity</a> International University :: Home, Presbyterian, Texas </li>
<li>Wheaton College, Wheaton</a> College | Four-Year Liberal Arts College in Massachusetts , Christian??, Massachusetts</li>
<li>Whitworth, Whitworth</a> University Home Page, Presbyterian, Washington</li>
</ol>
<p>The librarian in me made me put this list in alphabetical order and add some info. Please feel free to correct or add. I actually went (briefly) to the college websites to see what their affiliation was and sometimes couldn't always find that information. I think some of these are like my son's college, Roanoke, that bills itself as the second oldest Lutheran College but has no religious requirement at all. I did this in word, so we'll see how it pastes up here.</p>
<p>With all due respect Whistle Pig, I've stated that Christian Science is a Christian Religion. You don't think it is. Got it. I've been a member of a Christian Science church for most of my adult life, so I am not basing my research on some web surfing, but on actual experience. I've attended other Christian Churches and none of them spend more time actually reading the bible (King James version) than a CS church during a service. No sermon or personalization, just reading the bible and our CS textbook. And signing a few hymns. I teach Sunday School, you know stories about baby Jesus at Christmas time, Noah and the Ark, Ruth and Naomi, etc.... </p>
<p>Let's not play with words, to be a Christian School, one should be affiliated with a Christian Religion and Principia is.</p>
<p>I am not asking for permission to post, I am just adding a Christian College I have personal knowledge of to a list. </p>
<p>I do agree with the request to move on....</p>
<p>I have a question , why are you strictly mentioned " A List of Christian College"????.. I mean if we talking about colleges or school we should behave equally to all religions.</p>
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<p>brianna</p>
<p>Well, I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree on this one, Ms. p. You may and apparently do disagree with me and the hundreds of web information, sites, and Christian ministries devoted specifically to those coming out or deprogramming from Christian Science. I'm unaware of any such sites for Presbyterians or Episcopalians, though many might argue for them. I'm confident these sites and ministries don't exist to be combative or for their own amusement. Often I've found where there's smoke there's fire. :confused:</p>
<p>My suggestion is pick one of the well-respected Christian apologists ... Ravi Zacharias, RC Sproul, JI Packer, Norman Guisler, John Ankerberg, Philip Johnson ...there are a number of universally respected and recognized individuals (and if you're open to it, many can be found by googling "Christian Apologists" or variations there of). None of these are married to any denomination or cult group. Ask them to confirm or edify your notion. </p>
<p>Also, Charles Colson has a concise book that identifies the 14 inescapable tenants of the Christian faith, a number of which would seem to contradict Church of Christ, Scientist theology and Ms. Eddy's revelations of 1866. </p>
<p>I trust that you as a librarian and presumably a person of intellectual curiosity, genuiness, and open-mindedness and commitment to research of intellectual integrity among sources and individuals of expertise, you may appreciate and find useful many of these resources and experts in addressing this issue you've brought to our notice. I agree fully, you have no reason to trust my view, so dramatically opposed to yours. Get it from the mouths and pens of those "horses" recognized as Christian scholars and theologians. Good luck and keep us posted.</p>
<p>Again, the real issue is seeking to properly identify those institutions that may be credibly identified as Christian colleges that will be of help to students searching for just those.</p>
<p>btw, brianna, you may have something there, and I'd think one may not wish to confuse your desire with those in this specific category. Why not take a shot at fresh thread that would identify those colleges that may be closely affiliated with a specific religion such as Brigham Young, Principia, Yeshiva, Brandeis, Maharishi University of Management, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church, Hellenic College, the great many Catholic colleges as noted earlier, etc. There are so many of the latter. Give it a go, if you're interested. It would be interesting to see.</p>
<p>These discussions and issues are not always clear. Heck, it only took Barack Obama 15 years to conclude that his pastor was preaching hatred of the very country BO seeks to lead. Go figure. :eek: But that's for another place and time, wright? ;)</p>
<p>colleges with religious affiliations: U-CAN:University</a> and College Accountability Network - U-CAN Profiles
pick out the ones you are interested</p>