Christian Colleges and Seminaries

“[T]here are some who will not be content until Dr. Patterson is brought back and pilloried and others that will only rest when that happens to the trustees. ” - SBC Voices

Christian colleges seem to do well churning out graduates with the kind of training necessary to serve our capitalist economy, but I’m not so sure we’re preparing our students well for life in a democracy, or in the church. All the conference media is here.

“Dr. Houghton began his teaching ministry in 1971 at Denver Baptist Bible College and at FBBC in 1983. Once the seminary opened in 1986, “Dr. Myron,” as he is known, became chairman of the theology department and has been the only person to serve in that position during the seminary’s 32-year history.” - RBPress

“The decision to leave its main campus for a site in Pomona, California (about 30 miles away), follows downsizing efforts at the country’s largest multidenominational seminary, which last summer announced plans to close three of its eight satellite campuses and to cut degree options at two more.

“There is the question of whether (the control) undermines your education, and if you’re a journalism major, whether you’re getting a fair bargain,” she said.

“These crosstown agreements provide our students a variety of options for military service, including military leadership as commissioned officers and active reserves, and they will gain superb leadership experience that aligns with our emphasis on leadership development.”

“Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary announced Tuesday evening the hiring of Dr. Marty Herron as executive vice president beginning this fall.” Faith.edu

What Bible colleges can’t escape is dwindling enrollment and financial support. With an enrollment of 293, Grace University has 100 fewer students this year than last. Moody’s applications have declined 28% from 2012-17 and Columbia International University’s income continues to dwindle. The decline has been going on for decades.

“The issue is not whether women should attend seminary in one of its programs and get the best biblical grounding possible,” noted Piper. “The issue is whether women should be models, mentors, and teachers for those preparing for a role that is biblically designed for spiritual men.” CPost