Prospective students often wonder, “What advantages come from a Christian education?” Good question. The short answer is: holistic. A line from the Bible gives the foundation for what that means. Colossians 1:20 says that Christ “reconciles to himself all things.” The rest of that short book makes it clear that “all things” includes everything that […]
The cover of a major news magazine featured a posed picture of two students still in their caps and gowns from college graduation digging ditches. Inside the story lamented how college graduates could not find jobs. The date on the magazine is 1999. Several observations come to mind: No one should diminish manual labor. All […]
Often universities are known for their football or basketball teams. A handful of schools become famous because of their research achievements. We all know of certain colleges because they offer hard to find majors. But what really matters? Consider these outstanding qualities of Ohio Valley University: *The low student–to-faculty ratio means engaged learning and personal […]
In Isaiah 28-33 the prophet address people who face a problem. He assures them of the reliability of God in the midst of their crisis. To do so, the prophet describes God’s reliability with two unusual metaphors. First, God is a bird that hovers over Jerusalem (Isa 31:5). He flies over the city protecting it […]
Do those who graduate from college earn more over a life-time than those who do not go to college? The short answer is “yes” but we must consider several larger issues: Don’t just think about the money. Finding and achieving one’s purpose, making a difference, establishing a home, and living a life of satisfaction all […]
We might compare getting an education today with eating. Just as in a buffet line, students must choose. Different schools offer different menus. Items served at faith based schools do not appear on the table at secular schools. Many observers note what they call the widespread separation of fact and faith. Secular classrooms primarily focus […]
Between two skyscrapers in downtown Melbourne, Australia, a church building sits on the corner of one of the busiest streets in that teeming metropolis. The name on the sign says, “Cross Culture Church of Christ.” What an unusual name. After visiting their web site, I realized that the congregation is not part of our faith […]
Many refer to our age as one of pluralism. A pluralistic society permits more than one version of truth. In the past, the Christian worldview tended to dominate American thought, but today numerous other worldviews challenge the Christian perspective. Christians ponder how to respond to such changes. How do congregations teach in a pluralistic society? […]
Many never connect life’s purpose with their career. Jobs provide income so that on weekends we do what we really want to do. Recent discussion at Ohio Valley University have focused on how to connect the two, and not only how to link them, but how to lead college students to live lives filled with […]
by Stafford North, Professor of Bible, Oklahoma Christian University I have been around Christian education all of my life. At five years old, I started in the first grade in a Christian school and there went through high school. Then I attended a Christian college. I have been associated with Oklahoma Christian University for more […]