Biblical Literacy and Living Well - Another "Shout-Out" for Bible Colleges

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I read this article before I started the second semester of my Junior year at Maranatha Baptist Bible College. I was a Biblical Studies major, and I was in the process of changing to a Humanities major with a Letters emphasis. An article by Dr. Bauder confirmed my decision to change majors.

He challenged me with the need to be Biblically literate. I was happy to be in a Bible college because I wanted to understand the Bible more accurately. I wanted to know God better. Biblical literacy is the main reason to attend a good Bible college. Honestly, what else makes a Bible college distinct from a secular university? The Bible education is key, and it is valuable to all of life.

He also encouraged me with my desire to study the Humanities. I wanted to know more about history, literature, and the art of communication.I wanted to learn how to think. I felt like I should understand my culture before I could change my culture. I believed that a liberal arts education was essential for leadership.

Finally, he encouraged me with the value of a liberal arts education. He says, "As the old quip goes, however, liberal education teaches you how to live, not how to make a living." I wanted to know how to live well. I realized that most people chose a career that is not related to their college degree, and I was convinced that my college degree would not determine my path in life forever. I wanted to learn about life, and that was equally as valid as learning to make money.

If you would like to check Dr. Bauder's article for yourself, read "The Future of the Bible College". Dr. Bauder teaches at Central Baptist Theological Seminary of Minneapolis. Enjoy!