Before I finished high school, I knew that God had called me to be something in the medical field, whether a medical doctor or a pharmacist. If the child knows what their field of interest is, why would you send them to Bible college for a year? It is just downright stupid and a poor steward to do that. And the one year I went to PCC did not teach me nothing that the previous 4 years of Christian high school and the 3 years of home schooling did not teach me. Sorry, if you know what you are wanting to do, it is a waste to go to Bible college for a year.
Just my opinion, but I believe many of the bible colleges discussed are more analagous to trade schools than to colleges. At a trade school you learn a craft. There is not a lot of debate over the reasoning behind the skill you are learning. Similarly many bible colleges present one view of the Bible and go in depth as to why that view is correct.
In a college environment you expect to be challenged and to look at how culture and history shape particular Christian doctrines. You will encounter dissent and have to read and contemplate theories which may be contrary to your own beliefs.
There is nothing wrong with either approach but a little truth in labeling would help people understand what type of education they are paying for.
The problem is that most kids (and parents) are concerned about what will transfer and what will not....and....an extra year of school puts them behind.
The problem is that we (yes, I include myself) as parents have put worldly gain above spiritual gain. One instance...as an adult student, I had to take a religion course at a denominational school in our area. This school is touted as being "Christian"....but the class tore down every basic tenent of Scripture and made Jesus to be a good man. I heard people in the class saying such things as "I didn't know the Bible said that!" or "I always wondered about that." It was only because I had more than a church background I was able to discuss things from what the Bible says.
As Christians, we should not see things as secular or spiritual. One year given over to Bible study and seeking God's will is never wrong.
You can't win here. I went to a real fundamental Baptist Bible college. The Students there were just getting in line on what ever was taught there. I am now in a more liberal Christian college and find it to better. It's on you as a parent to teach your child to know the scriptures.
Just my opinion, but I believe many of the bible colleges discussed are more analagous to trade schools than to colleges. At a trade school you learn a craft. There is not a lot of debate over the reasoning behind the skill you are learning. Similarly many bible colleges present one view of the Bible and go in depth as to why that view is correct.
In a college environment you expect to be challenged and to look at how culture and history shape particular Christian doctrines. You will encounter dissent and have to read and contemplate theories which may be contrary to your own beliefs.
There is nothing wrong with either approach but a little truth in labeling would help people understand what type of education they are paying for.
good point.. i never really thought of it like that. hmm
My husband and I feel that our girls absolutely need a 4 year secular degree so that they will be prepared to help financially contribute should their husband be in the ministry.
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My husband and I feel that our girls absolutely need a 4 year secular degree so that they will be prepared to help financially contribute should their husband be in the ministry.
Wait, pastors wives can go to secular universities? Whaaaatttt?
I went to a Bible College and I strongly suggest against it. You can easily get a full ride to any secular college or almost a full ride to any private college. The best Bible study you could ever do is simply study your Bible lots, read a lot of extra-Biblical sources, and constantly research various doctrines. All a Bible college provides is a different environment (rather fake since when you leave the real world starts to kick in) and a bias approach to Biblical Scripture, doctrine, lifestyle, history, science, etc. , etc.
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1. Crown
2. Golden State
3. West Coast
4. Heartland
5. Champion
Well, Crown is probably number one on purpose, but after that it is a clear tie in my view for 2 through 5. Those are in no order.
I don't advise people to attend Trinity, but I only know those things I find on their website. I can't find myself supporting them. Not to mention the controversy surrounding the place. But then, I don't go trashing other colleges. I was taught at the one I graduated from not to do that.
And as for Baptist Kitty, Bible College is not for everyone, I agree, but at my church, we at least EXPOSE each teenager to Bible College, up to them whether or not they go.
What a joke, the college you went trashes everyone...colleges, individuals, etc...I witnessed it time and time again...
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What a joke, the college you went trashes everyone...colleges, individuals, etc...I witnessed it time and time again...
So true... It's even funnier to see your teachers in class downgrade other colleges simply because they do not use the KJVO position. Better yet, I have been told by Mr. Mike Fox himself that Fuller Theological Seminary was "apostate". I guess claiming every action by the Will of God such as raising an enormous debt is not "apostate"...
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