What is a Christ-centered College or University
By David L. McKenna
If you want to start a vigorous debate ask the question, What do we mean by a Christ-centered college or university? Organizational psychologists, even those who are committed Christians, will differ. Some will say that an organization is an organization, whether secular or religious. Others will be equally firm in contending that the name is needed to define the distinctive character of faith-based colleges and universities. Both parties agree, however, that any institution carrying the name of Christ must meet the same high ethical standards, sound structure, and viable strategy that apply to any organization. But, once this common base is accepted, we must still answer the question, What do we mean by a Christ-centered college or university? A brief review of the nature of organizations will help us answer the question.