People choose online learning for predictable reasons. Convenience. Flexible schedules. Accelerated degree programs. Career-enhancing curriculum. And while a university’s religious views may not have been important when originally attending school, you may find yourself reconsidering the role that faith is playing throughout your day-to-day life after years of working and supporting yourself and your family. If you’ve been considering completing your college degree online, take a closer look at a faith-based institution—it might just change your life for the better! Graduates of online Christian colleges and universities are making impactful and positive changes within our communities, families, and lives every day.
Four undeniable reasons Christian universities are successfully making a difference in the world:
1. CURRICULUM INFUSED WITH ETHICS
Christian colleges and Christian universities infuse their curricula with a Christian worldview, creating a learning environment that provides an ethical and moral foundation extending far beyond basic coursework. Each program includes core principles such as human value, dignity, and ethical decision-making from a perspective that matters to students. Courses at faith-based institutions challenge students to engage in discussions about ethics, preparing them for the wide range of challenges they may encounter in the workplace in a way that builds up rather than tears down faith. Students are challenged and pushed to defend their positions, helping them develop effective communication skills needed for real-world situations. Students graduate with the skills, knowledge, and values-based foundation needed to be critical thinkers, powerful communicators, and ethical leaders.
2. CULTURE OF CLOSE SUPPORT
A culture of support is a core value at Christian colleges. The heart of the Missouri Baptist University experience is our dedication to developing the whole person, which is facilitated by our smaller class sizes and an emphasis on close relationships, which are instrumental in developing students into whole people. While Christian colleges may vary in their approach, they share a common goal of creating a supportive environment in which to learn and grow. This mission starts with faculty who serve as mentors as well as teachers, and dedicated staff who are committed to helping students thrive every step of the way.
3. SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES EMPLOYERS VALUE
Many employers recognize and appreciate that graduates of Christian colleges graduate with more than a diploma and a GPA. The soft skills developed in these programs are in demand in today’s workplaces. Superior interpersonal skills, problem-solving, decision-making abilities, and work ethic are fostered by Christian universities and mastered by their graduates.
4. WELL-ROUNDED WORLD PERSPECTIVE
Christian colleges help their students develop a robust understanding of the world and their place in it. Rather than try to force students into a narrow, cookie-cutter viewpoint, institutions like MBU encourage both faculty and students to take a critical approach—to engage in conversations about relevant local, national, and global issues. The goal is to nurture a community of learners who acknowledge different positions about complex issues. In this environment, future leaders can participate in critical reflection, constructive dialogue, and intentional collaboration.
In today’s ultra-competitive workplace, finding a job and achieving career success requires more than a basic skill set. The college experience and the success that follows aren’t as much about where you go and what you learn; they’r’e about who you become. By enrolling in a Christian university, students do more than take coursework that is simply preparing them for a job; they embark on a higher education journey that prepares them for success in life and their career.
At Missouri Baptist University, our Christian worldview reveals itself in the ways we treat our students and prospective students from the minute they reach out to one of our Enrollment Counselors to gather information about our programs, no matter what their religious or spiritual affiliation. We are committed to maintaining a community that accepts and values every person’s worth and dignity. Through our curricula and class experiences, our goal is to grow and nurture diversity because it makes us stronger, promotes creative problem solving, and enriches the online education experience.
Get started on your educational journey at MBU, where we are committed to enriching students’ lives spiritually, intellectually, and professionally. Get to know us and experience firsthand our welcoming, empowering, inspiring, and exciting online learning environment and get started making a difference in the world!
