Piedmont: "to thrive as an institution, we must teach today’s students using today’s methods"

When I saw the filings headline I thought it was another “Christian college compromises” type of piece. I was glad to see it was an announcement that Piedmont is expanding it’s online presence and selling assets to pay off debt.

I applaud any school that is expanding into the online realm. I think, for those who can do online study, it is in some respects a superior model to brick and mortar schools for ministry training. The student can remain in his local church, discipled by his Pastor and the older Christians who know him best. He isn’t entrusted to a distant college for ministry training. For mature Christians who are established in life (family, job, etc.) it is an excellent opportunity as well.