Christian college

A '''Christian college''' is an [[educational institution]] or part of an educational institute dedicated to the integration of [[Christianity|Christian faith]] and [[integration of faith and learning|learning]] in traditional academic fields.<ref name="Holmes1987">{{cite book|author-first1=Arthur Frank |author-last1=Holmes|title=The Idea of a Christian College|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ryDaWFrB8GkC|year=1987|publisher=Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing|isbn=978-0-8028-0258-3|page=6}}</ref> Unlike [[Bible college|Bible colleges]], Christian colleges offer degrees in [[Liberal arts education|liberal arts]] and science alongside religious degrees, though still emphasizing a [[Christian worldview]].<ref>{{cite web |title=What is the difference between Bible college and Christian college? |url=https://ccbs.edu/difference-between-bible-college-and-christian-college/ |website=Carolina College of Biblical Studies |access-date=5 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Bible College vs. Liberal Arts Christian College: What is the Difference? |url=https://www.grace.edu/bible-college-vs-liberal-arts-christian-college-what-is-the-difference/ |website=Grace College |access-date=5 September 2024 |language=en}}</ref>

==Curriculum==
Typically, the [[curriculum]] at Christian colleges is broader in scope compared to Bible colleges, including [[Secularity|secular]] courses alongside biblical coursework.<ref name="Five">{{cite web |title=5 Differences Between Bible and Christian Colleges |url=https://www.onlinechristiancolleges.com/lists/5-differences-between-bible-and-christian-colleges/#:~:text=A%20Bible%20college%20will%20equip,t%20be%20the%20sole%20focus. |website=Online Christian Colleges |access-date=5 September 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Christian colleges offer a range of degree programs, including liberal [[The arts|arts]], [[business]], [[nursing]], and [[engineering]], all taught from a biblical perspective while preparing students for secular, rather than ministerial, careers.<ref>{{cite web |title=The difference between Bible college and Christian university |url=https://iccscampus.org/the-difference-between-bible-college-and-christian-university/ |website=International Christian College and Seminary |access-date=5 September 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Difference Between a Bible college and a Christian university |url=https://ccbs.edu/difference-between-a-bible-college-and-a-christian-university/ |website=Carolina College of Biblical Studies |access-date=5 September 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Many Christian colleges also offer [[Postgraduate education|graduate]] programs, whereas Bible colleges typically only offer [[undergraduate]] programs.<ref>{{cite web |title=What is the Difference Between a Bible College and a Christian University |url=https://biblecollegeonline.com/resources/bible-college-vs-christian-uni/ |website=Online Bible College |publisher=Regent University |access-date=5 September 2024 |language=en}}</ref>

==Worldwide==
===Australia===
In Australia, Bible schools have traditionally focused on teaching the [[Biblical canon|books of the Bible]] to help Christians deepen their understanding, while Christian colleges offered more in-depth studies, such as languages and discourse analysis, aimed at preparing individuals for full-time [[Minister (Christianity)|ministry]]. However, the lines between these institutions have blurred in recent years as Bible schools began offering degree programs, which were previously exclusive to Christian colleges. Both types of institutions integrate biblical principles into daily life.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pietrzak |first1=Garland |title=What is the Difference Between a Bible College and a Christian University? |url=https://www.bgcawarriors.org/what-is-the-difference-between-a-bible-college-and-a-christian-university |website=BGCA Warriors |access-date=5 September 2024 |date=24 May 2023}}</ref>

===United States===
Many Christian colleges are affiliated with or are run by a [[Christian denomination]], while others are [[Nondenominational Christianity|non-denominational]]. Christian colleges are often regionally or nationally [[Accreditation|accredited]] universities that offer [[liberal arts]] and [[Professional development|professional programs]] from a biblical worldview.<ref name="Five"></ref>

==See also==
* [[Council for Christian Colleges and Universities]]
* [[Christian school]]
* [[Lists of universities and colleges]]

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