Last NYC evangelical college makes deep cuts to faculty, cancels fall classes

United States RNS The last remaining evangelical Christian college in New York City, The King’s College, announced on Monday in an email that the school, which has faced dire financial challenges, would not offer classes in the fall. In an earlier meeting with faculty and staff it was announced that many teaching contracts would not […]
“Growing impact”: In Australia, Christian students are embracing higher education alternatives

JO KADLECEK reports on how a small but growing number of Christian students in Australia are looking for Christian alternatives in higher education…
Liberty University announces investigation into Falwell’s tenure

Richmond, Virginia, USAP Liberty University is opening an independent investigation into Jerry Falwell, Jr’s, tenure as president, a wide-ranging inquiry that will include financial, real estate and legal matters, the evangelical school’s board announced Monday. In a statement, the board said it had retained an outside firm to investigate “all facets” of the school’s operations […]
Moody Bible Institute to stop publishing student paper

Chicago, US RNS After 84 years, Moody Bible Institute no longer will publish a student newspaper. The administration of the historic Christian college recently informed staff of The Moody Standard that it will close the newspaper, pointing to changing budget priorities. The homepage of The Moody Standard website. PICTURE: Screenshot But faculty adviser Jill White […]
Postcards: From word to image – why Christian colleges in the US are expanding their visual art programs

G JEFFREY MACDONALD, of Religion News Service, explores the growth of visual arts programs at Christian colleges in the US…