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Bob Jones University

How this student rated the school
Educational QualityB Faculty AccessibilityC+
Useful SchoolworkC+ Excess CompetitionA-
Academic SuccessC- Creativity/ InnovationD-
Individual ValueC- University Resource UseC-
Campus Aesthetics/ BeautyB+ FriendlinessC+
Campus MaintenanceA- Social LifeD-
Surrounding CityB Extra CurricularsD
SafetyA+
Describes the student body as:
Friendly, Arrogant, Closeminded

Describes the faculty as:
Friendly, Helpful, Arrogant, Condescending, Self Absorbed

Female
Bright
Lowest Rating
Creativity/ Innovation
D-
Highest Rating
Safety
A+
She cares more about Creativity/ Innovation than the average student.
Date: Feb 02 2010
Major: Education (This Major's Salary over time)

As others have stated, BJU is only a comfortable place if you are fundamentalist, dispensational Baptist. Certainly there is very little toleration for any other legitimate interpretation of the Bible. While there may be some tolerance among the faculty, the students, in general, are unable to think outside their prescribed box and are intolerant and unfriendly to anyone not an independent, fundamentalist Baptist. (Some from Bible churches are not given a hard time, but only as long as their Bible church is Baptist in everything but name). I was repeatedly attacked verbally for my Reformed beliefs and given no opportunity to even explain in a calm, non-argumentative manner why I might believe something different from the establishment. My brother was harassed to such a degree that he transferred to a different university so he could continue his studies.

The dorms generally involve themselves in private student matters more than can be justified by Scripture, and I frequently encountered blatantly unscriptural practices: i.e judging others (on an official level) by their works ; encouraging students to "turn each other in" and harassment of a students by dorm administration based on second and even third hand evidence. The dormitory student leadership system was terrible; students were often able to get ahead simply by "ratting out" other students or groveling to existing student leaders or administration.

The faculty are, for the most part, very nice, knowledgeable and helpful. The education I got there was quite adequate. However, forced extracurricular activities detracted from the ability to concentrate on education. I would never go there again, nor would I recommend it to anyone. Even those from the "proper" background would not find there a chance to learn to think for themselves, solidify what they believe by studying it for themselves or learn to live in the real world as a responsible adult.

   
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responseI could not agree with your comments more. The "ratting" is deplorable ~ one of the worst things about my experience. And then one is not encouraged to think for oneself or ask questions or disagree. Overall, my experience at BJones was crushing and painful. I almost lost my faith. The Lord sweetly took me away, away from there and taught me of His love and care.
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