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8 Jobs You Can Get With a Business Leadership Degree

Most jobs in the workforce require an undergraduate degree or professional training. But how do you go about pursuing that degree? If you already have a degree, can you do anything to put yourself ahead of the competition or help you move into leadership? If you have leadership skills or believe God is calling you to do more, it may be time to take the leap of faith. Colorado Christian University can help you. By growing your skillset, you...

11 Habits of Effective Online Students

Becoming a highly effective student starts by examining the current habits of successful online students. What are they doing, and how are they doing it? While there are many benefits to online learning, there are also some challenges that come with it. It’s essential to understand and, more importantly, accept what challenges you may face when taking online courses instead of having the traditional classroom experience. Here are...

5 Career Options with an Apologetics Degree

As Christians, we are called to live out faith in our daily lives showing His love to others. We’re also called to be ready to defend our faith should a situation ever arise. The Apostle Peter said, “Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.” (1 Peter 3:15) In his letter to the people of Philippi, the Apostle Paul said, “The latter do so out of...

The Tree Cutting Committee

By Shaina Thompson Morning snow falls heavily, and the once green pastures outside our old farmhouse lie barren and cold under a vast sheet of white. The chill slips through the single-paned windows in ill-fitted wooden frames. Two extra pairs of cold feet climb into my bed and beneath my comforter while we three sisters wait for our mom to kindle a new fire in the wood stove. “How many days till Santa comes, Hailey?”...

"Jesus, a Refugee Savior" Christmas Devotional

One of our best-loved Christmas carols is "Away in a Manger." It's a seasonal favorite, especially among little kiddos and their parents. I came across a new Christmas song this year, and it's a riff on "Away in a Manger." It was written in 2016 and is entitled "Away and in Danger." It's a legit song and is self-styled as the "Carol of the Refugee Children." It's a sad song, with lyrics following the meter and tune of "Away in a Manger."...

Developing Leaders with a Biblical Worldview

Colorado Christian University utilizes Christ-centered higher education, transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. That sounds very nice, but what does it mean? Even though the percentage of Americans who identify as Christians or "believers" has dropped dramatically over the last fifty years, more than 60 percent of people in the United States identify as Christian, according to a Pew Research Center study. That same...

Alumna Joins U.S. Senate Office of Montana

Kristin Kuiken had her hands full for sure. A stay-at-home wife and mother of two, she was busy helping her kids with their studies while constantly on the move from one activity to another. But as her kids continued to grow, she began to think about a second career. Kuiken graduated with a degree in chemical engineering from Colorado State University and worked as a process engineer in the semiconductor industry and later as an...

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Friends are Essential

Healthy friendships are vital because they can provide encouragement, reassurance, and accountability. The support and encouragement from a friend are game changers. Knowing there is someone to go to when you're struggling who will support you through the good and the bad can create a comforting feeling. The words of a good friend are great for us as we read in Proverbs 16:24, "Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and...

The Journey to a Virtual Desktop Learning Environment at Colorado Christian University.

A degree program at any university is made up of many layers that a student will never see. This is true at Colorado Christian University as well. The components of a course include the content, the instructor, the location, the environment, and the students. This blog is about how traditional technical education is done and how CCU is changing the paradigm for technical courses using a virtual desktop environment. In the traditional model,...

God is With You, God is For You

The process of returning to college after a few decades can be a daunting experience. Writing assignments, deadlines, reading, and study time, can feel defeating if not insurmountable. How does one balance schoolwork with life commitments, family, and leisure time? The fears that often overwhelm us are not new within history or to God! It’s no small wonder that over 140 times in the Old and New Testaments the phrase, “Do...

How Online Learning Prepares Students for Remote Work

A study by IWG found that 70% of people globally work remotely at least one day a week. Since the pandemic, this trending topic of “working remotely” has turned into the new normal, and people are wondering if this new normal will continue 10 years from now and beyond. Many companies and businesses have shut down their offices completely to take advantage of this opportunity to lower expenditures and take advantage...

CCU Student Story: Alumna overcomes illness to serve others in Australia

EAST TAWAS, MI – The building smelled faintly of chemicals. For the sake of cleanliness, the furniture and room overall were rather austere. A muffled voice came over the intercom asking for one doctor or another. Machines beeped. The nurse’s shoes squeaked on the tile floors as they walked back and forth from one workstation to the next prepping Hanna Shields for surgery. Again. At 24 years old, Shields has been driving...

Understanding Economic Growth vs. Economic Development?

As Christians, we are all called to serve the Kingdom by using our gifts, talents, and passions, as well as the knowledge we gain from our education and life experience. How can you do that with the study of Economics? How can you go the extra step to apply what you have learned to serve others? A brief look at the difference between Economic Growth and Economic Development will give you some ideas here! What is Economic Growth about? One of...

The Promise

There once was a bookstore owner whose wife decked his shop identically every Christmas. She placed three pole lanterns just inside the door, and everyone who entered paused to gaze at their extraordinary glow. Regular customers understood the meaning of the lanterns, but tourists often merely said, “How charming,” or “How quaint.” The wooden floor creaked, and books towered so high one needed a ladder...

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Degree vs. Experience: Benefits of Getting a College Degree

Have you ever felt stuck in your professional life? What you’ve been doing, or where you’ve been working isn’t as fulfilling as it used to be? Of course, you have. Nearly everyone has probably felt that way at one time or another, but how do they make a change? By returning to school and earning your college degree, you can give yourself the tools to forge a new path and pursue your passion. When you go to...

What is the Difference Between Biblical Studies and Theological Studies?

Dr. Earl Waggoner, Dean of the School of Biblical and Theological Studies at Colorado Christian University I hear this question a lot. The reason behind asking this question is the curiosity about the different titles as it is a common assumption that they are both the same. Here's the logic: Doesn't Biblical theology come from the Bible and God's word? If so, theological data must be the same as biblical data, and vice versa, right? While I...

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Top 6 Characteristics of an Effective Criminal Investigator

Would you like to be a criminal investigator? Discussions about this type of position often quickly turn to the “hard skills” a criminal investigator must possess. It is fair to say that there are other skills that are just as important. Technical Skills 1. The ability to follow the U.S. Constitution and the Law. Yes, having a firm grasp of the legal aspects of criminal investigations is vital. All of the powers...

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Essential Guide to High-Paying Tech Jobs: Degree Paths and Career Outlooks

So you want a tech degree, but you’re not sure which route to take? As technology increases in popularity in corporations, manufacturing companies, schools, retail stores, social media, and online shopping, a career in computer technology has become increasingly appealing. 4 Degree Paths and Career Outlooks First, it is essential to understand the distinctions of each program and what you would be doing with each degree. Each...

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How to Land Your Dream Job After Graduation: 4 Simple Steps

It is essential to keep in mind that while finding your "dream job" may take hard work, it is not impossible. In some cases, if you start working on what you want to do in the industry you are looking into before you graduate, you are likely to land a job within your field after graduation. Four simple but essential steps to take when landing your dream job 1. Internships It may seem old-fashioned, but internships still exist and are still...

What Makes a Good Christian Business Leader? 8 Principles to Live By

Christian leaders are held to a high standard of moral, social, and ethical behavior. Whether you like it or not, every move you make as a Christian is watched and criticized in the business world. Christian business leaders are called to be missionaries and should conduct themselves with grace and poise. Principles That Christian Leaders Should Live By Have you ever found yourself wondering how you can be a Christian in this expeditious...

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Back to College A Blog for Online Learners

8 Jobs You Can Get With a Business Leadership Degree

11 Habits of Effective Online Students

5 Career Options with an Apologetics Degree

The Tree Cutting Committee

"Jesus, a Refugee Savior" Christmas Devotional

Developing Leaders with a Biblical Worldview

Alumna Joins U.S. Senate Office of Montana

Friends are Essential

The Journey to a Virtual Desktop Learning Environment at Colorado Christian University.

God is With You, God is For You

How Online Learning Prepares Students for Remote Work

CCU Student Story: Alumna overcomes illness to serve others in Australia

Understanding Economic Growth vs. Economic Development?

The Promise

Degree vs. Experience: Benefits of Getting a College Degree

What is the Difference Between Biblical Studies and Theological Studies?

Top 6 Characteristics of an Effective Criminal Investigator

Essential Guide to High-Paying Tech Jobs: Degree Paths and Career Outlooks

How to Land Your Dream Job After Graduation: 4 Simple Steps

What Makes a Good Christian Business Leader? 8 Principles to Live By

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