The vast majority of evangelical Christians believe a university degree is primarily about training for a specific job and increased financial opportunities — not spiritual formation, a recent study shows.
In partnership with the Association for Biblical Higher Education, the Barna Group conducted an extensive study highlighting Christian students’ attitudes about higher education titled “Why Go to College?”
Researchers found that “practicing Christians,” who said they attend religious services weekly, and “evangelicals,” who met nine theological criteria, are even more pragmatic and career-oriented with regard to the purpose of higher education than the survey’s non-Christian respondents.
In fact, nearly 70 percent of adults polled reported that they believe that a college education is to “prepare for a specific job or career,” and just over 50 percent said it is to “increase financial opportunities.” Approximately 50 percent also believe a college education is obtained in order to “stay competitive in today’s job market.”
Ranked at the bottom of the survey were answers including “learn how to make a difference in the world,” “develop moral character,” and “encourage spiritual character.” Just 7 percent of self-identified Christians said college is for encouraging spiritual growth, and just 14 percent said it’s for developing moral character.”
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