In November 2004, Lighthouse Trails issued its first alert to readers on Christian colleges that are promoting contemplative spirituality. The four colleges listed in that alert were San Fransisco Theological Seminary, Biola University, Bethel University, and Lincoln Christian College and Seminary. Since then, numerous other alerts have been issued. What has become all too painfully clear is that the majority of Christian colleges and seminaries in North America have, in varying degrees, begun to incorporate contemplative spirituality into their colleges. It is not just a few schools – it is most, and for those who understand the dangers of contemplative (and emerging), it is obvious that Christian colleges are in a crisis of faith.
The following is a list of the articles we have written on the college situation. Is your child’s school listed here? It’s worth checking out:
Biola University – January 2005
Dallas Theological Seminary – April 2005
Assemblies of God Theological Seminary – May/June 2005
Assemblies of God Theological Seminary – Article #2 – November 2005
Wheaton College Promoting Contemplative Spirituality – March 2006
Christian Colleges – A Dangerous Place For Young Christians – June 2006
Back to School – Is Your College Student Safe? – August 2006
The Shape of Things to Come – Biola University – September 2006
Moody Bible – September 2006
Cedarville University – October 2006
Trinity Western University – December 2006
Liberty University – February 2007
A Glimpse of the Future of Christian Higher Education – March 2007
Prairie Bible Institute – August 2007
Liberty University – Article #2 – August 2007
Moody Bible Institute – Article #2 – September 2007
Briercrest College – September 2007
Southwest Baptist University – October 2007
Baylor University – November 2007
Belmont University – November 2007
Moody Bible Institute – Article #3 – November 2007
Prairie Bible Institute – Article #2 – November 2007
Southeastern University (AOG) – December 2007
Moody Bible Institute – Article #4 – January 2008
Palm Beach Atlantic University – January 2008
Cedarville University – January 2008
Nazarene Universities – February 2008
Liberty University – Article #3 – February 2008
University Student Stands Alone Against Emerging Spirituality – February 2008
Mount Vernon Nazarene – March 2008
Moody Bible Institute Looks for New President – August 1, 2008
Cedarville University – Article #3 – March 2008
Bethel University New President: “Catholic friends taught me about contemplative prayer.” – July 3, 2008
Jonathan Falwell Becomes Vice-Chancellor at Liberty University – September 11, 2008
Ambrose University (CMA & Nazarene) Full Speed into Contemplative/Emergent – October 12, 2008
Biola University Student Reports on Contemplative Chapel Services – Warns Parents to Avoid Biola – October 20, 2008
Biola University Contacts Lighthouse Trails – Accuses of Libel – October 21, 2008
Non-Contemplative Pillsbury Baptist Bible College to Close – November 24, 2008
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary May Be Heading into Troubled Contemplative Waters – January 12, 2009
Keri Wyatt Kent Continues Leading Women Toward Contemplative – Moody Bible Institute Helps – February 12, 2009
Trevecca Nazarene University Promoting Contemplative Spirituality in No Small Way – February 18, 2009
Emergent/Mystical Leaders at Baylor University – April 13, 2009
Point Loma Nazarene University Welcomes Brian McLaren and Embraces Contemplative Spirituality – April 19, 2009
Gordon College in MA Brings Emerging Contemplative Spirituality to Students June 19, 2009
For more information:
Our database of Christian colleges using contemplative materials
Some Christian colleges that DON’T promote contemplative spirituality
