The Value of Christian Higher Education
College-bound students and their parents should seriously consider the unique benefits and opportunities provided by the nation’s Christ-centered colleges and universities. Uniquely, these campuses blend top-notch academic instruction and career preparation with a strong emphasis on spiritual growth, character development, and Christian service. These elements combine into an unsurpassed collegiate experience.
Christ-centered instruction is the key, as Dr. G. Blair Dowden, president of Huntington University, explained at the 2008 Symposium on Christ-centered Higher Education:
I often say to prospective parents and students that the reason that they should seriously consider a Christ-centered college or university is not for the chapel, or the Bible studies, or the opportunities to have Christian roommates and friends. A student can find all of these “Christian atmosphere” elements at a secular institution through Inter-Varsity or Campus Crusade. The reason they should attend a Christ-centered institution is for what happens in the classroom: a Christian professor teaching his or her subject matter from a Christian viewpoint and helping students to begin the process of developing a Christian worldview.
This is why Christ-centered education is our “main thing.” It sets us apart from other types of colleges and universities… Our academic programs don’t just present students with a mountain of unrelated facts or utilitarian skills. Rather, we help students find connections between all the subjects studied and the truth of Christ. Here at Huntington, students can find meaning and purpose.
The intentional integration of faith and learning at the collegiate level would be highly valued by students and parents who have already invested in Christian education at the high school level through Lenawee Christian School. Christ-centered colleges and universities can complete the educational process begun in Adrian, Michigan.
The following table summarizes our commitment to Lenawee Christian School students:
This is a minimum guaranteed award. Additional need-based funds may also be available
| Tier |
Criteria |
Sources of Aid |
Annual Award |
4-year Value |
Availability |
| I |
3.6 GPA 31 ACT or 1320 SAT Attends Scholar Celebration |
LCS Award Presidential Scholarship I Merillat Scholarship |
$14,500* |
$58,000 |
Unlimited |
| II |
3.6 GPA 28 ACT or 1250 SAT Attends Scholar Celebration |
LCS Award Presidential Scholarship II Merillat Scholarship |
$13,000* |
$52,000 |
Unlimited |
| III |
3.5 GPA 25 ACT or 1150 SAT |
LCS Award HU Honor Scholarship I Merillat Scholarship |
$10,500* |
$42,000 |
Unlimited |
| IV |
3.2 GPA 21 ACT or 1000 SAT |
LCS Award HU Honor Scholarship II Merillat Scholarship |
$8,500* |
$34,000 |
Unlimited |
| V |
Tier VI Qualifications 3.0 GPA in 1st year at HU |
LCS Award Merillat Scholarship |
$7,000* |
$28,000 |
Unlimited |
| VI |
2.7 GPA 19 ACT or 900 SAT |
LCS Award Merillat Scholarship |
$4,500* |
$18,000 |
Unlimited |