Bethany News
COBCOA is continuing with will its plans to shut down operations. Unfortunately, contrary to previous reports, the existence of Brethren Colleges is indeed in jeopardy as they are beginning to divest themselves of any Brethren denominational affiliation. Also, in a related move, Melrose Park School has announced its plans to move to Bethany, Ind., which will make it the only Church of the Brethren school in the US.
In related news, Bethany Theological Seminary will be renaming itself to "The Richmond School of Religion" in order to clear up any confusion as to its location.
Showing posts with label COBCOA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label COBCOA. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 29, 2004
Friday, August 06, 2004
Protection from Universities
COBCOA Closure
Ian Hargrave announced today that COBCOA will take the first steps in shutting down its operations. Although the current Brethren schools are in no jeopardy of closing down, their affiliation with the Church of the Brethren is in question. Once COBCOA realized that Brethren beliefs are not conducive to higher education, they decided that their mission would be difficult, if not impossible, to implement. Devout followers of the Christian-based religion founded 300 years ago in Germany believe their children should be protected from universities, television, radio and the internet. Girls are banned from wearing trousers, the theory of evolution is not taught and non-believers cannot attend some Brethren schools.
Ian Hargrave announced today that COBCOA will take the first steps in shutting down its operations. Although the current Brethren schools are in no jeopardy of closing down, their affiliation with the Church of the Brethren is in question. Once COBCOA realized that Brethren beliefs are not conducive to higher education, they decided that their mission would be difficult, if not impossible, to implement. Devout followers of the Christian-based religion founded 300 years ago in Germany believe their children should be protected from universities, television, radio and the internet. Girls are banned from wearing trousers, the theory of evolution is not taught and non-believers cannot attend some Brethren schools.
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
Waiting in the On-Deck Circle...
Even though Mission and Ministries Planning Council plans for advertising were rained out in the late innings another Church of the Brethren group waiting in the on-deck circle and ready for their chance at bat.
The Church of the Brethren Collaboration on Admissions (COBCOA) is planning to promote Brethren colleges at the upcoming NCAA Division III national baseball championship. According to COBCOA, a Brethren education encourages free inquiry, intellectual curiosity, academic challenge, and programs that foster maturity and quality of character. It focuses on the growth of the whole person, the worth of the individual, and each person's responsibility to others. It instills within students a clearly visible system of values that they will carry throughout their lives. Ultimately, a Brethren education unites the world of work with the world of the spirit.
Watch for the COBCOA logo and the Manchester College Spartans on the bases at the double-elimination national championship tourney in Appleton, Wis., from May 28 to June 2.
Even though Mission and Ministries Planning Council plans for advertising were rained out in the late innings another Church of the Brethren group waiting in the on-deck circle and ready for their chance at bat.
The Church of the Brethren Collaboration on Admissions (COBCOA) is planning to promote Brethren colleges at the upcoming NCAA Division III national baseball championship. According to COBCOA, a Brethren education encourages free inquiry, intellectual curiosity, academic challenge, and programs that foster maturity and quality of character. It focuses on the growth of the whole person, the worth of the individual, and each person's responsibility to others. It instills within students a clearly visible system of values that they will carry throughout their lives. Ultimately, a Brethren education unites the world of work with the world of the spirit.
Watch for the COBCOA logo and the Manchester College Spartans on the bases at the double-elimination national championship tourney in Appleton, Wis., from May 28 to June 2.
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