Future looking brighter for Rochester College in Michigan

Future looking brighter for Rochester College in Michigan (reporting from Rochester Hills, Mich.). Page 1. ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – Each semester, Rochester College President Rubel Shelly teaches a required freshman course called “Introduction to the Christian Faith.” At a college where less than a quarter of traditional undergraduate students identify with Churches of Christ, the class exposes some 18- and 19-year-olds to the Scriptures for the … Continue reading Future looking brighter for Rochester College in Michigan

Generic Christian U

Generic Christian U. Ties that bind church schools are loosening. January issue. Faith-based universities with historically strong denominational ties—Nazarene, Mennonite, and Southern Baptist schools among them—are enrolling fewer students from within their own ranks. Paul Corts, president of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), said the trend, seen even in institutions with “very strong, close connections” to denominations, is bound to shape future … Continue reading Generic Christian U

Pepperdine aims to renew, refresh a cappella singing

Pepperdine aims to renew, refresh a cappella singing (reporting from Malibu, Calif.). Second Front. MALIBU, Calif. – This sun-drenched city on the Pacific coastline is known for sandy beaches, surfboards and stargazing — Hollywood style. It was singing, though, that drew an estimated 500 music composers, choral directors, choir members, biblical scholars and ordinary church members to Pepperdine University for a recent four-day conference. “The Ascending … Continue reading Pepperdine aims to renew, refresh a cappella singing

Trends in freshman enrollment

Trends in freshman enrollment: Member numbers down at Christian universities. Page 1 lead. A decade ago, a majority of freshmen at Rochester College in Michigan, York College in Nebraska and Abilene Christian University in Texas claimed membership in Churches of Christ. That’s no longer the case. An increasing number of colleges and universities associated with Churches of Christ draw more freshmen from outside the fellowship … Continue reading Trends in freshman enrollment

He takes notes, shoots photos — and preaches

He takes notes, shoots photos — and preaches (reporting from Amsterdam). Inside Story. Training Africa’s next generation: Dream for Christian college materializes (reporting from Accra, Ghana). Page 1 lead. God’s work in Gravelbourg: Little church on the prairie (reporting from Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan). Currents. Continue reading He takes notes, shoots photos — and preaches

Amid scandal, Baylor tries to return to normalcy

September 6, 2003, Saturday, BC cycle Amid scandal, Baylor tries to return to normalcy BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News; Sports News LENGTH: 789 words DATELINE: WACO, Texas In its 158 years, Baylor University has weathered its share of storms, from Wild West gun battles in the late 1800s to a furor over four students posing for Playboy in 1980. … Continue reading Amid scandal, Baylor tries to return to normalcy

For cancer patient, an unusual wish: a college education

March 12, 2003, Wednesday, BC cycle For cancer patient, an unusual wish: a college education BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 780 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. When high school student Lincoln Rogers was stricken with kidney cancer, he didn’t ask the Make-A-Wish Foundation for a trip to Walt Disney World or a chance to meet his favorite TV star. He asked for an education. The … Continue reading For cancer patient, an unusual wish: a college education