Recommendations for Southern Christian Colleges

Hi all, I've been thinking about attending a southern Christian college but, there are so many to choose from. I really have my heart set on a college that emphasizes spiritual growth as well as academic. Any of you guys have experience or recommendations?

Certainly, there are quite a few excellent Christian colleges in the South that emphasize both spiritual and academic growth:

1. Baylor University: Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is a Baptist-affiliated institution that integrates faith and learning. It's recognized for its research contributions and offers over 125 undergraduate degree programs.

2. Liberty University: This university in Lynchburg, Virginia, is known for its emphasis on Christian values and offers more than 600 programs of study.

3. Lipscomb University: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Lipscomb University provides a strong liberal arts curriculum integrated with Christian faith.

4. Mercer University: Although it's not explicitly a Christian university, this institution in Macon, Georgia, has a Baptist heritage and holds voluntary worship services regularly.

5. Abilene Christian University: This university in Abilene, Texas, is affiliated with the Churches of Christ and offers a variety of academic programs.

Note that each of these colleges integrates faith into its curriculum to differing degrees, and the surrounding community and school climate are also going to be factors in your experience. Each of these schools is solid academically, but you should definitely research both the academic and spiritual aspects of each school to see which fits you best.