Pensacola Christian College

I attended PCC for 4 years and have seen many things most students will never see. They have a dark side like if you are accused of something you are considered guilty until proven innocent. You are treated like a kid not an adult. Yes I have met many great friends but I was very happy when I left. They are very controlling of your life. I would not recommend going here at all. Turning other students in for even the slightest thing is encouraged. It was even taught by Dr. Mulinex that it is in the Bible. And don't think that I am writing this because I didnt like the rules or any of that.

4th Year Male -- Class 2008

Campus Aesthetics: A-, Individual Value: F

I live in Texas, and when I began to search for a school to get my graduate degree, I could not find a school in my area that would accept my degree. I called PCC for assistance, and they never returned my call. When I called them again, it was basically, "sorry, and we don't know what to tell you." I was finally able to find one university that would accept my degree, although I had to retake some courses. PCC tells you that it does not matter that they are not accredited, and that they have a great reputation, and schools will accept their credits. It is not true if you live in Texas. I tried Texas A&M, Texas, Baylor, UMHB, UT Arlington, UT Dallas, and several other small colleges. Dallas Baptist University finally accepted me, and I am forever grateful to them. I was extremely disappointed in PCC's response to me, and would not recommend it to someone wanting to pursue a graduate degree at a major university in Texas. And by the way, even though my GRE scores were 1400, it still did not help me.

4th Year Female -- Class 2000

Campus Aesthetics: A, Innovation: D+

When you consider this college, please keep in mind that it is NOT accredited. This is very important. The school downplays this fact. But it does indeed have an impact on a number of people.

Also consider how much autonomy you want over your life as you live it before your Heavenly Father. Ask yourself if you want to answer to God and your church first or to PCC.

I know the college means well, but I do not find that the students are treated kindly when they make even the smallest of errors in protocol. Rules are important, but what is more important is the purpose of the rules. Do the rules exists to condemn or protect. Sometimes it's hard to determine which purpose motivates the law at PCC.

If this is where God leads you, don't look back. But if you have nagging question deep in the back of your mind, prayerfully examine it. Especially if your parents or pastor advise you NOT to go. Respect your parents and pastor!

Next, the Education Program is great if you are going to use the Abeka materials when you graduate. It does not prepare you to teach in Christian Schools that do not use the Abeka curriculum. There are many different approaches to education which educate the child quite wonderfully and do not offend the heart and mind of God. Not all Christian Schools use Abeka.

Pensacola adheres to what they call "traditional"; so much so that they seem to take pride in ignoring what behaviorists and highly gifted educators have discovered regarding how children learn and how developmental stages effect learning. IMO they think straight lines in the hallway are much more important (appearances) than hands-on (messy), inquisitive (too noisy) "progressive" learning. Just because an approach is new doesn't mean it is "progressive" or offensive to God.

I believe their unwillingness to examine other methods/approaches or to consider incorporating some more modern methods compromises/diminishes the integrity of the program. They would vehemently disagree. So this is only the opinion of one person.

They also say "the philosophy makes the difference." I agree. But just because the philosophy comes from a Christian, doesn't make it appropriate for every child and every Christian.

Finally, the students are encouraged NOT to question or think for themselves. This squelches intellectual growth. Questioning does not equal rebellion. I'm pretty sure God created us to question, for in questioning we search, and in searching we find answers.

Grace and Peace.

4th Year Female -- Class 2000

Campus Aesthetics: A+, Individual Value: C-