The United States of America is blessed with multiple forms of Catholic academic institutions. These exist at levels progressing from elementary school, through high school, through university and graduate schools. Some are parochial, some private, and some sponsored by dioceses. In ways that vary but are consistent with the teachings of the Church all address the needs of the distinctive constituencies they serve.
Christendom College in Front Royal, Virginia is a stellar example of a liberal arts college offering a rigorous curriculum for young men and women seeking an education that will provide them with a unified Catholic worldview.
As its website states about the college: “Founded in 1977 in response to the devastating blow inflicted on higher education by the cultural revolution which swept across America in the 1960s Christendom’s goal is to provide a truly Catholic education in fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church and thereby to prepare students for their role of restoring all things to Christ……Today’s increasingly secularized culture is challenging for today’s Catholics – both young and old – and it is becoming harder to learn the Truth, live the Fatih, and defend traditional Catholic principles……And when it comes to college, studying in an environment that is both intellectually rigorous and morally sound is almost impossible to find. Between ideologically-driven professors, watered down curricula, and a relativistic and often hedonistic campus culture, it’s difficult to find a college that will help you grow intellectually, spiritually, and professionally. …. So many faithful Catholics are choosing Christendom College so the can live the Faith in community, gain a better understanding of the whys behind the teachings of the Church and, most importantly, lean how to combat the philosophical errors of today’s cultural issues. Through this transformative education, you will learn the Truth live the Faith, and thrive as a Catholic”.
Christendom College – a strong voice of the vineyard resounding from the lovely Shenandoah Valley.
