God, in His ultimate wisdom, has allowed universities to be established. Through them, millions of people can be reached with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The American university is also where most of our society's philosophical, political, economic, and moral values are shaped. In the classrooms and research clinics of universities, theories that influence all segments of society are formed, discussed, tested, and appropriated. Whether a new moral philosophy or a new economic theory, its origin is usually found in the university.
Most students finalize their philosophy of life and their lifestyle while they are in college.
Before entering college, students are influenced by parents and friends. During college, students are open to new ideas and influences. For most, the value choices they make in college will stay with them. Following college, it gets harder to change those values. The importance of the American university should not be underestimated.