We offer a series of programs designed to support civil discourse by bringing forward clear and thoughtful ideas from our state and nation’s thought leaders.
Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University works to enhance public understanding of the most important issues relating to faith, family, and freedom.
Meet our team of public policy professionals and issue experts, working to uphold faith, family, and freedom as the keys to America’s future.
Every week or two in a CCU auditorium or other Denver venue, we sponsor lectures, panels, debates, and issue briefings for friends here on campus and any guests who wish to attend, free of charge.
Our signature event annually since 2010. WCS15 drew 3850 delegates and seven presidential contenders to the Colorado Convention Center. WCS16 is set for next July 1-3. Read more.
Immersion week at CCU with Hugh Hewitt for students age 16-20 seeking to make a difference politically, culturally, and spiritually. YCLC15 drew 150 from 21 states. YCLC16 starts June 26. Read more.
We offer a series of programs designed to support civil discourse by bringing forward clear and thoughtful ideas from our state and nation’s thought leaders.
Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University works to enhance public understanding of the most important issues relating to faith, family, and freedom.
Meet our team of public policy professionals and issue experts, working to uphold faith, family, and freedom as the keys to America’s future.
Every week or two in a CCU auditorium or other Denver venue, we sponsor lectures, panels, debates, and issue briefings for friends here on campus and any guests who wish to attend, free of charge.
Our signature event annually since 2010. WCS15 drew 3850 delegates and seven presidential contenders to the Colorado Convention Center. WCS16 is set for next July 1-3. Read more.
Immersion week at CCU with Hugh Hewitt for students age 16-20 seeking to make a difference politically, culturally, and spiritually. YCLC15 drew 150 from 21 states. YCLC16 starts June 26. Read more.
(By John Andrews, Centennial Fellow) After the Ahmad Rahami bombings in New York and New Jersey over the weekend, chalk up another jihadist strike on the homeland enabled by CAIR, the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
(By Branden Yeates, CCU Student) Since most of the news I read is written by Americans about Americans, hearing what people from other parts of the world think about current events is a real treat.
(By Sosamma Samuel-Burnett, Centennial Fellow) When my father was a young boy in India, he dreamed of someday going to America—a remarkable place of opportunities. In the 1940’s in a newly independent India, that idea
(By John Andrews, Centennial Fellow) Here’s my take on the rash of ostensibly conscience-stricken pro athletes protesting racism by disrespecting the national anthem, and the backlash of indignation from patriotic Americans reacting to overheated media coverage of the stunt.
(By Jose J. Valdes, CCU affiliate faculty) Focusing solely on the aggregate amount of postsecondary student debt obscures other influential factors. Factors such as affordability, debt repayment, financial aid sources, student borrowing, and student characteristics. Significant,
(By Evan Verbal, ’76 Scholar) On November 8, 2016 citizens of Colorado will have the chance to approve or oppose Amendment 69, an amendment to the state Constitution that would ratify universal health care for Colorado.
(By Brad Hughes, Centennial Institute Fellow) Biblical justice is simply the reflection of God’s righteousness. God’s righteousness means that He always acts congruent with what is right and He is the ultimate measurement of what
(By John Andrews, Centennial Fellow) My friend Phil is a pastor in Denver. His wife Meg is a Christian counselor. Though Phil doesn’t do politics from the pulpit, he told me last week he’s strong for the GOP ticket.
(By Bill Moloney, '76 Contributor) (Nantucket) In perusing the shelves of this island's renowned Atheneum I followed my usual habit of seeking high quality books about people or events of great consequence concerning which I am woefully
(By John Andrews, Centennial Fellow) A high school buddy of mine in California, call him Jack, wrote to express his amicable skepticism about my support of Donald Trump and the Republican ticket. He works in tech and entertainment, makes big money, has beaten addiction, loves his kids, and lives his faith. Solid guy, wise in the ways of the world. Usually votes moderate Republican but may bolt this year.