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2023 Institute for G.O.D. Graduation
The 2023 Institute Commencement Ceremony was held this weekend and celebrated 20 undergraduates and six graduate students. The ceremony included students from multiple walks of life, but they all carried a similar story of God's nearness as they chose to submit to learning God's word and applying it to their lives…
20 Most Useful Websites for College Students
College is all about learning, and if you plan on doing well, one of the first things to learn is how to be efficient. Thankfully, there are some really great websites out there which can save college students loads of time. Keep reading to find some useful websites to aid you in your studies!
7 DONT’s to aid in your journey to Cultural Sensitivity
While there are numerous things that can be done to develop ones cultural sensitivity there are just as many things NOT to do. Keep reading to learn some key things to avoid on your journey toward enriching your cultural awareness
7 DO’s to increase your cultural awareness
Misunderstandings can cause serious conflict, and a huge factor in how we go about understanding people is by the culture we were raised in. Thus, it's common to have misunderstandings when people from different cultural backgrounds interact. Keep reading to learn how to enrich your cultural awareness…
5 Reasons College is Better than Youtube
Skill development doesn’t come through a lecture; It happens in the type of homework that is assigned to you and the graduated challenges of a curriculum. And that’s not even the half of it when you broaden your view and look at all the non-intellectual skills…
Is Prayer More Important than the Bible?
According to a recent study, Bible reading has taken a significant backseat to prayer when it comes to people’s personal times with God. This begs the question on which is more important for a healthy Christian walk?
5 Things to Keep in Mind When Reviewing Your College Financial Aid Offer
When you're applying to colleges, financial aid can be an important factor in deciding which school to attend. Once you've received your acceptance letters, the next step is to review the financial aid offers from each school so you can make an informed decision about where to enroll.
5 Considerations to Make before Doing a Gap Year
Amelia Harrison took a gap year after high school graduation and has some regrets. Read about her perspective on growing your faith, accountability, travel, and more.
How missions experiences expand my classroom experience
Olivia Lasater, a current student, shares how her classroom experience is influenced and expanded because of her time on the mission field.
What Lessons I Still Hold Onto from My Internship Over 10 Years Later
G.O.D. International’s Summer Internship is happening this summer, so we are letting people testify to its lasting impact on their lives. Read here about the lessons people have kept with them from their time on internship, even ten years later…
5 Reasons to Participate in Summer Internship before you start at The Institute
Going on a cross-cultural internship experience before coming to the institute, expands your ability to understand the mission God has for his people. Finding a summer internship abroad is just what you need!
Do I still need to attend church if I go to a Bible School?
At the Institute for GOD, we firmly believe that such should not be the case. Students enrolled here are encouraged to attend church, and we even have an on-campus church that meets in the same building where they attend classes. Read on to see why we value this practice so much.
Top 10 Bible Colleges in the South
Looking for some good Bible Colleges in the South? Then check out this list of our top 10 picks for Bible colleges that will help prepare you for your future in ministry (and in life).
Education in the Age of AI
Should Bible colleges like ours be afraid of ChatGPT and other programs that write for students? What do students lose in the process? Everything.
Institute Housing: A Student Reflection
An inside perspective on Institute Student Housing (dorms). Genesis Garner describes them as yet another venue to practice what students are learning in the Bible.
10 Tips the Bible Gives Us About Being a Good Friend [Great for College Students]
The Bible has a lot to say about how to maintain a healthy social life, and one of the best times to lock those lessons down is in college when you are meeting new people and making new friends.
What is Community Development & What Will I Learn in a Program by that Name?
What is “Community Development”? How is it the same or different than ‘missions’ and what will I learn in a Community Development degree? Professor Nathan Cameron answers!
The Jesus Education Model: Learning and Doing Simultaneously
Missions is not a “get out there and do it” sport. In order to be effective, according to Jesus’ model, there have to be equal parts learning and doing. See how The Institute model attempts to do it like Jesus’ school!
3 Things to Consider Before Going to a Community College!
If you’re opting for a community college in order to save cost, make sure you’ll actually save!
Bible College or Something “More Practical”?
“Why go to Bible school if it has nothing to do with my chosen career?” If you’re at that crossroads where you are trying to pick a college but feel conflicted between pursuing the career you have planned or attending a Bible school to deepen your understanding of God, this article is for you.