<p>I am interested in this college but im sort of nervous about applying. I am a christian but I have pretty liberal beliefs and I am worried I wont get along with classmates or professors. I am also an older college student but I will probably have to live on campus if I go here.I heard they are very strict. Does anyone know just how strict they are? How non secular are their secular classes?</p>
<p>PLNU is definitely a Christian college (most of the students are Christian, you’ll attend chapel services and be exposed to concepts based in Christian values) but the Nazarene colleges (especially the two coastal Nazarene colleges – I’ll tell you more about that in a moment) are known for being Christian colleges that are still very accepting of non-Christians. As long as you’re looking for a socially conservative environment (well, conservative compared to most secular colleges, but still pretty laid back compared to Christian colleges in the midwest…) then you should be all set. You’ll still learn real science, and you’ll deal with serious intellectual issues. It’s a good college.</p>
<p>If you’re looking at Point Loma Nazarene then you might also want to check out Eastern Nazarene College in Boston. They’re similar to PLNU, in the sense that they’re not your typical conservative Christians, but they’re better known for their academic programs and they’re a much more diverse school, too (the second-most diverse Christian college in the U.S. I’ve heard). Also definitely a Christian college (separate dorms for men and women, etc.), but it sure feels like a Boston-area liberal arts college, too.</p>
<p>Thanks.I am looking to stay in CA.
How strict is strict? I understand its a Christian University and they expect their students to go to church/mass/chapel/whatever and maybe take religion class but how are they with people that maybe don’t agree 100% with conservative christian beliefs. From what I’ve read its strict. I dont know if people are defining strict as no partying or you have to agree with all of their theological and moral values to nth degree.
what is the student population like? Are they mostly religion related majors?
They dont only teach creation? I know they ask you to agree to behave a certain way when you agree to attend but I want to know just how strict before I get there. I am a Christian but I am pretty liberal and I am worried if I go to a strict Christian University I wont be happy. It’s not a question of me wanting to party, its me wanting to know what kind of environment I will be going into.I dont care how pretty the campus, if i dont like the environment I wont be happy even if i am at the beach</p>
<p>I’m actually a PLNU alum - ok, so it was PLNC back in my day, but hopefully I can help you! ; ) It is much more liberal than when I was there, but it is a Nazarene school so the basic rule still stands… No dancing, no drinking, and no dating boys that do… I was raised in the Nazarene church so it wasn’t really restrictive to me - it was just the norm. However, I know that there are many that found it to be so. As far as academics go, as Etienne says, you will be taught real science and be exposed to the real world. If you have specific questions I’ll try to answer to the best of my knowledge.</p>
<p>thanks plnualum. it doesnt sound too bad but im feeling really unsure now =/ i emailed someone there about transferring and they asked me about my major and then about my interests, where i volunteer and my church life. I understand that this is a christian university but I personally feel that’s not the advisers business, im just inquiring about if i can still apply and when deadlines are. and if this is how just the advisers are …</p>
<p>You can learn more about Eastern Nazarene College at [Eastern</a> Nazarene College](<a href=“http://www.enc.edu/]Eastern”>http://www.enc.edu/)! =)</p>
<p>JL, any Christian institution will ask you about your walk with the Lord and church life. It is a Christian school so it really is the advisor’s business to see if you’re a good fit for them. You will be required to attend chapel during the week, so that might be something else to consider. It’s a wonderful school - I loved being there, but again, it’s my comfort zone and I would have been uncomfortable at a party school! ; )</p>
<p>nicely and clearly explained.</p>
<p>well it just upset me because I wasnt even putting in an application, i just wanted information on the school. i get what you are saying but somewhere that wont even give out info unless you give them your life story (where you go to church, hobbys, and community service) makes me feel anxious. i went ahead and told her about me and i got information about when to apply and so on but i still have mixed feelings. thanks though.</p>
<p>I know this is a very old thread, but does PLNU have a curfew? Just wondering!</p>
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