What is Christian Higher Education?
The college experience redeemed by Jesus Christ.
A Christian college is a community of imperfect people committed to equipping you with the skills, knowledge, and passion to serve others well both in and outside of your given profession and to love God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind.
Your professors will hold you to the highest standards of academic rigor and as Christ followers, will know you by name, work hard to help you succeed, and likely even invite your class into their home for a meal or two.
You’ll get to study English, math, science, and the arts from a biblical worldview—revealing God’s beauty, power, and design—as well as take Bible classes and attend chapel to learn about who God is and His plans to prosper you.
Why You Should Consider a Christian College
Making the C.A.S.E. for Christian College
Caring Community
A healthy campus environment comprised of loving professors and peers, positive peer pressure, trustworthy mentors, and a strong sense of Christian community combine to create the balance and boundaries essential for security, growth, wholesome fun, life-long friendships, and healthy families.
Smaller Government Involvement
State schools are limited in their ability to teach biblical values such as integrity, humility, and compassion, which are the bedrock of business and a thriving society. Professors and students at government colleges are more likely to limit classroom discussion and public discourse differing from their own more progressive viewpoints.
Academic Excellence
Smaller classes taught primarily by faculty with tenured degrees who focus on equipping students for a successful career path with a meaningful purpose offer academic quality that makes a distinctive difference. Acceptance in graduate schools such as medical, dental, physical therapy, pharmacy, law school, etc. is well over 90%.
Eternal Perspective
An eternal perspective is necessary to learn and commit to the two greatest instructions from the greatest teacher, Jesus Christ, which is to love the Lord your God with all your heart and soul and strength and mind, and to love your neighbor as yourself. Unless at a Christian college, research consistently reports a decline in religious values, attitudes and behaviors during the college years…and values instilled in college persist for a lifetime.
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Why do we only list Church of Christ schools?
The Christian Higher Education Foundation (CHEF) focuses exclusively on helping students attend colleges and universities affiliated with the Churches of Christ. Rooted in the heritage of the Restoration Movement, the Churches of Christ and our sister schools emphasize biblical faithfulness, unity, and service to God’s Kingdom. With each congregation being autonomous, it can be difficult to work together for the common good of the fellowship- that's where we come in. Our goal is to strengthen the next generation by connecting students with institutions that emphasize these Kingdom values.
Which Christian College is Best for Me?
How Can I Afford a Christian College?
Today, private colleges are often as affordable as in state tuition.
Public v. Private Costs
Best state colleges according to Top Universities
Church Match Programs
We work with your local church to raise funds for your Christian college education. By attending one of the colleges or universities with a church match program you can double your scholarship award!
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Church Match - The amount per semester that the college or university matches your church-based award.
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Cost/Sem - The Cost per semester to attend that school.
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% Match - The percentage of the cost to attend covered by the church match.
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Note: CHEF strives to help ea. church in maximizing the match your desired school.
***Check universities' websites for up to date amounts.