Choosing a college is not just selecting a school—it is setting a direction for your life. Students and parents are rightly asking key questions. Will this place train me well? Will it strengthen my faith? Will it prepare me to serve Christ faithfully in the church, on the mission field, or in the marketplace?
At Spurgeon College, we believe those questions deserve clear, honest answers. Our faculty and leaders have addressed seven key questions students ask in a series of articles—grounded in Scripture and shaped by joyful conviction.
Complete the form to access these resources and take your next step with confidence. We are here to help you pursue a life of faithful Kingdom service.
Christian Formation
Jason K. Allen
1. What actually makes a college degree valuable?
Never before in the history of the church has theological education been so accessible, and never before has it been so needed. Jason K. Allen provides much-needed clarity on the value of higher education.
Sam Bierig
2. How Will a Christian College Shape My Child Spiritually, Not Just Academically?
Academics is an essential component of our students’ shaping, but we do not view academics as all that we have at our disposal to effectively shape students spiritually.
Thomas Kidd
3. What is the value of Christian education?
Marketers highlight many factors that make their school the best choice, including academics, affordability, student activities, and more.
Such factors are worth considering. But your family should give serious consideration to the formative role of a deeply Christian education.
Faith & Wisdom
Leslie Umstattd
4. How does faith impact my child’s college major and career path?
Faith will play an integral part of your child's degree path decision. Professor of Christian Education Leslie Umstattd explains three ways faith impacts the choices your child makes regarding their degree plan.
Hayden Summerhill
5. Is college financially worth it for our family?
The average cost of a four-year college degree is close to that of a starter home. Hayden Summerhill says you should treat your college decision with the same amount of scrutiny and planning.
Camden Pulliam
6. How Can My Child Choose the Right Major and Discern Their Calling?
You rightfully do not want to waste money for a degree that serves no purpose in your child’s life, nor in God’s kingdom. Camden Pulliam offers wisdom for—and against—choosing a college major.
Andrew King
7. Is college the right next step—and how do we choose the right one?
You have labored for years to train them in the ways of God. Now, as high school ends, the question becomes: “Is college the right next step?”
