http://blogs.messiah.edu/channel Channel content Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:50:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Am I required to attend Chapel at Messiah? Yes. Chapel at Messiah College is a central expression of our identity as a community of Christians with a deep commitment to spiritual growth and academic excellence. Chapel is a required opportunity for exposure to forms of worship, various speakers and ideas ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/channel/2009/11/11/chapel-at-messiah/ BCA's University of Gloucestershire program. Have you ever wanted to live in a picturesque British town? Cheltenham, located in the peaceful Cotswalds region of England, provides an ideal setting for students to experience British culture! Students take classes with English peers at the University of Gloucestershire, selecting courses from ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/channel/2009/10/28/university-of-gloucestershire-england/ While everything you do at Messiah will have a faith dimension, it is the particular goal of the College Ministries office to provide specific opportunities to focus on your spiritual life. These opportunities range from wilderness discipleship trips to puppet ministry, playing an instrument in Chapel to singing in the ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/channel/2009/10/06/opportunities/ We're Committed to Making a Messiah College Education Affordable for you The AVERAGE first-year student financial aid package in Fall 2008 was $18,402. Messiah College contributed $20 million in financial aid in 2006. In 2006, the College announced an initiative that seeks to raise an additional $20 million in financial aid ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/channel/2009/09/30/we%e2%80%99re-committed-to-making-a-messiah-college-education-affordable-for-you/ High school transcript* SAT or ACT scores* (for Standard Choice applicants) Interview (Write Choice applicants) Graduation from an accredited senior high school* (or the equivalent) Homeschooled? Visit our Homeschooled Student page International student? Visit our International Student page High School Courses 4 units academic English at least 2 units (preferably 3 or more) academic ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/channel/2009/09/29/admissions-requirements/ BCA's City University Program in Athens, Greece "I loved living in Athens because it offered all of the conveniences of a modern city, yet there were ancient sites just around the corner. The relaxed European mindset combined with the vitality of a thriving metropolis and the history that can be ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/channel/2009/09/28/city-university-athens-greece/ The EpiCenter has designed a Four Year Plan that outlines steps students should be taking to prepare (from the time they arrive on campus) for a semester off campus. Students applying to or who are accepted to study abroad are required to attend pre-departure orientation sessions designed to ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/channel/2009/08/06/how-does-messiah-prepare-students-to-study-abroad/ The primary mission of College Ministries is engaging the Messiah College community in the process of Christian spiritual formation. We've prepared a Spiritual Formation booklet which introduces our mission, articulates an appropriate model of Christian spiritual formation for our community, and invites educators, administrators, and staff to join us in ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/channel/2009/06/30/college-ministries/ Choosing a college major is an important decision to make, and often times there’s anxiety about making the "right" decision. Understanding the relationship between major and career options is critical. In some cases, career fields demand a specific academic path. For example, teachers are expected to have an education degree, ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/channel/2009/06/30/choosing-a-major/ With over 55 exciting majors and pre-professional programs at Messiah, you’ll get to study just about any subject you like – whether it’s one you already know you enjoy or some new subject you’ve always wanted to learn more about. You’ll be challenged to stretch your mind and expand your worldview, ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/channel/2009/06/30/academic-majors/