Undergraduate Archives - ĺ Walk a different path. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:00:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 First Generation College Students: 5 Key Resources /first-generation-college-students-resources/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:04:55 +0000 /?p=98467 Starting college is a serious step. If you’re the first in your family to go to college, you already know it’s a big deal. Everything’s new — from financial aid forms to figuring out where you fit. That is why ĺ has built support systems that meet you where you are. Here are 5 on-campus resources for first-generation college students.

1. The Pathway Center: Guiding You from College to Calling

The Pathway Center helps ĺ students prepare for life after college through career development and leadership exploration. You can get help writing a resume, preparing for interviews, or finding internships that fit your goals. This is especially beneficial for first-generation students navigating post-college plans. Staff helps you think beyond a job title and towards what God’s actually calling you to do. 

Whether you’re preparing for a big interview, or planning next steps after graduation, the Pathway Center is here to walk with you. Meetings are available in person or online. Just visit the Pathway Center to get started.

2. Academic Advisors who Care and Resources that Work

Every Cairn student, whether studying in person or online, is paired with an academic advisor who provides personalized support throughout their college journey. Advisors will meet with you to register for courses and give thoughtful academic advice, keeping you on track until graduation. First-generation college students benefit greatly from this type of tailored guidance. They’re not just here to sign your forms. They’re mentors. 

In addition to academic advising, our Academic Resource Center (ARC) is equipped with support for students of all skill levels. The ARC resources include a writing lab, tutoring, mentoring, disability services, and special “how-to” workshops. First-generation college students like you bring strength and determination to their studies. At Cairn, you’ll have the right resources to turn that determination into success.

3. First Generation College Student Scholarship

Paying for college can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Ninety-seven percent of our undergraduate full-time students receive some form of financial assistance. Our Financial Aid team can help you explore grants, scholarships, and loans so you can focus less on the cost, and more on the calling God has placed before you. Plus, first-generation college students can apply for a $500 scholarship to help with things like books, equipment, or other first-semester essentials. If you’d like to apply for the First-Generation College Student Scholarship, notify your ĺ admissions counselor and they can assist you.

4. The Center for Christian Counseling & Relationship Development

College can bring challenges that go beyond coursework. The Center for Christian Counseling & Relationship Development (CCCRD) offers Christ-centered care for your emotional and spiritual well-being.

It’s a safe and caring space where you can talk through stress, relationships, or personal growth. The staff includes licensed psychologists, therapists, and master’s-level interns trained in both biblical and human sciences. The CCCRD is an essential resource for students seeking emotional support. Learn more about CCCRD resources here.

5. Community that feels like Family

The most valuable part of college isn’t found simply in what you learn, but who you walk through it with. At ĺ, professors, staff, and students share life together. Faculty pray with each other weekly. Resident Directors and Resident Assistants check in, encourage, and challenge you to grow. Between attending chapels, eating meals with friends, joining a club, or being a student athlete, you will surely experience a culture of connection, rooted in something bigger. 

Because college shouldn’t be just a place you get a degree, it should be a place for real transformation and growth. Being a first-generation college student isn’t always easy but it’s an accomplishment to be proud of! We pray at ĺ you will find a community that is ready to help you on your journey.

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Finance (BS)

At ĺ, the Bachelor of Science in Finance equips you to understand how money moves through organizations and markets—and how to steward it wisely. You’ll build a strong foundation in corporate finance, investments, financial statement analysis, and risk management while sharpening quantitative skills and ethical decision‑making.

If you want to graduate career‑ready and set apart by both competence and character, this program is for you.

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You’ll examine finance through a distinctly Christian worldview. Courses and conversations connect value creation, stewardship, and justice with biblical virtues like integrity, prudence, and service. You’ll consider questions of risk, responsibility, and stakeholder impact—and learn to pursue returns without compromising ethics.
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Develop a standout résumé through internships with banks, investment and advisory firms, corporate finance teams, nonprofits, and ministries. Apply classroom learning in real settings—valuation, budgeting, forecasting, portfolio research, and client communication—while expanding your professional network and clarity about calling.
Career Preparation
From your first year, you’ll engage career resources such as résumé and interview workshops, networking events with employers, and one‑on‑one coaching. Capstone and project‑based courses build end‑to‑end skills: analyzing financial statements, modeling scenarios, evaluating investments, and presenting recommendations to decision‑makers.
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Gain hands‑on fluency with tools used in modern finance. In weekly applied labs and workshops, you’ll practice: Excel for financial modeling (DCF, sensitivity/scenario analysis) Budgeting and forecasting for corporate planning Portfolio basics (risk/return, diversification, benchmarking) Data visualization and dashboarding for finance Communicating insights clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences These sessions build confidence while fostering a supportive cohort community.

Choose Your Program Path

Both learning modalities share the same Christ‑centered foundation and industry‑focused outcomes. Pick the format that fits your life and learning preferences.

In Person

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, our in-person counseling program might be right for you if you appreciate:

  • Strong, faith-based classroom connection
  • Real-time practice and feedback
  • Access to on-campus resources

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Business Analytics (BS)

At ĺ, the Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics equips you to turn data into decisions. You’ll develop a strong foundation in business—accounting, finance, marketing, and management—while building technical fluency in statistics, data management, and analytics tools used by modern organizations. Graduates leave ready to translate complex data into clear, ethical, and actionable insights.

If you want to be the teammate who can ask the right questions, analyze the evidence, and communicate recommendations with integrity, this program is for you.

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Build a résumé that stands out through internships and field experiences with companies, nonprofits, ministries, and start‑ups. Apply what you learn—data cleaning, dashboarding, KPI design, forecasting, and stakeholder communication—while growing your professional network and clarity about calling.
Career Preparation
From your first year, you’ll engage with career resources such as résumé and portfolio workshops, networking with employers, mock interviews, and one‑on‑one coaching. Capstone projects and case competitions help you practice end‑to‑end analytics: framing problems, gathering and preparing data, modeling, visualizing results, and presenting recommendations to decision‑makers.
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Develop hands‑on fluency with tools used in modern analytics. In weekly applied labs and workshops, you’ll practice: Excel for modeling and decision‑making SQL for querying and data management Python/R for analytics fundamentals Data visualization and dashboarding (e.g., Power BI/Tableau) Experimentation and A/B testing basics Communicating insights to non‑technical audiences These sessions build confidence while fostering a supportive cohort community.

Choose Your Program Path

Both learning modalities share the same Christ‑centered foundation and industry‑focused outcomes. Pick the format that fits your life and learning preferences.

In Person

Whether a working professional, a busy parent, or you are just someone who thrives learning through a virtual model, our online program includes:

  • If you are ready to take the next step in your career, our in-person counseling program might be right for you if you appreciate:

    • Strong, faith-based classroom connection
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    • Access to on-campus resources
  • Manageable and flexible 7-week course cycles
  • Familiarity with a virtual setting for counseling sessions

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Degree Completion (BS in Bible)

The ĺ online BS in Bible Degree Completion program is a Christ-centered, regionally accredited pathway designed for busy adults to finish their bachelor’s degree efficiently through a fully online format or in-person.

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Why Degree Completion?

Students transfer in a 60-credit block (including at least 40 in general education) and complete 60 additional credits focused on in-depth Bible and theology courses—such as Introduction to Christian Theology, Old Testament, and New Testament studies—while benefiting from experienced faculty mentorship and biblical worldview integration.

Why the Degree Completion (BS in Bible) from ĺ?

Biblical Integration

ĺ is committed to the centrality of Christ and the Word of God and is reflected in the curriculum and instruction. At Cairn, faith and truth do matter.

Academic Opportunity

The Cairn mission statement begins with education and ends with character, because we believe that education should change not only what you know, but who you are and what you do.

Experienced Faculty

Our courses are taught by faculty who are committed to your professional and spiritual growth. Students don’t just have professors, they have mentors who invest in them throughout the program and often remain connected long after graduation.

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Get an inside look at our BS in Bible Program

The Degree Completion Programs aredesigned to educate students in an accelerated and accessible format so they may finish their college degrees. The programs areintentionally centered upon the Lord Jesus Christ and His Word.

Degree Completion is built around dynamic and substantive core courses on the Scriptures and theology. The student has the opportunity to study the entire Bible in a rigorous academic setting with instructors committed to a conservative evangelical outlook. The biblical studies courses are complemented by a series of courses on Christian theology, whichprovide instruction on all of the major doctrines of Christianity. Students learn to navigate many theological challenges.

The core biblical and theological studies curriculum provides a basis for serving Christ, while the program’s electives provide the next steps in career and/or educational opportunities. Students may also pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in General Studies. This degree includes the core biblical and theological studies curriculum, as well as a substantial number of arts and sciences courses.

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Upon completion of the program, the student will:

  1. Demonstrate improvement between their first and second years in biblical knowledge and Christian theology.
  2. Develop communication skills in writing and research.
  3. Demonstrate evidence of godly character through Christian service.
  4. Develop a bachelor’s degree-level understanding in biblical and theological studies.

All ĺ students must have professed a faith in Jesus Christ as Savior as evidenced by providing a personal testimony that details this faith. By submitting an application, students acknowledge the University’s doctrinal position and standards of conduct as outlined in theFoundational Statements. Below are the admission requirements for this program:

  • Application:Submit theApplication for Admissionalong with the $25 non-refundable fee. Apply today using codefaithmattersand we will waive the fee.
  • Transcripts: Order official transcripts for all conferred degrees to be sent to ĺ.

ĺ strives to keep tuition costs affordable while providing a rigorous education. Courses are taught by Cairn faculty, not TAs.

The tuition rate for the 2026–2027 academic year for students pursuing the degree online is a $4,900 block rate per semester (12–18 credits), resulting in as little as $272/credit. Additional details on fees and part-time status are available on this page.

If you are planning to study in person, please refer to the rates here.

Christian school educators and employees may be eligible for the $400/credit discounted rate for the online option of the program. ĺ also partners with many organizations and offers tuition discounts. Please contact us to find out if your organization has a partnership with ĺ.

Information on scholarships, grants, and loans is available from this page.

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Cairn is a place that faithfully upholds the authority and centrality of Christ and the Bible in its programs, curriculum,community, and ethos. Students are taught to think biblically about God, themselves, and the world in which they live.

*ĺ Ranks #2 in Glanzer’s Guide to Christian Colleges and Universities

Meet Our Faculty

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Professor of New Testament, School of Divinity

Kevin McFadden teaches New Testament courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Before coming to Cairn he studied New Testament Interpretation at Southern Seminary and taught for three years in the Christian Studies department at Louisiana College. He is originally from Michigan.

His main role at Cairn is teaching students how to read Greek in order to better understand and interpret the New Testament. His thoughts about the importance of learning the original languages of the Bible can be read . He is currently working on a book about faith in Pauline theology. He and his wife, Colleen, are members at Trinity Community Church in Abington, PA.

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Professor of Old Testament, School of Divinity

Dr. Brian Luther teaches various Bible classes, including Pentateuch, Old Testament, wisdom literature, and the Gospels. His research interests include ancient Jewish and Christian biblical interpretation, as well as interpreting and applying biblical narrative today.

Before pursuing biblical studies, Dr. Luther earned his doctorate in electrical engineering. Among more serious pursuits, this background prepared him to coach a high school robotics team, an opportunity that he looks forward to having again someday.

What Our Students Have To Say

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Cairn’s Biblical Studies program has taught me a great deal on the importance of Biblical and Systematic theology within one’s exegesis and hermeneutic when approaching the Scriptures. This program is one that I am proud to be a part of, and am glad that I’ve had the ability to study under such great professors!

Frequently Asked Questions

Our program is intentionally grounded in God’s Word. Courses are thoughtfully designed by Cairn faculty to promote deep learning and active engagement through instructor-led instruction, research-driven activities, active learning, and meaningful interactions with peers and faculty.At Cairn, the students’ education and experience is designed to shapeChristian character, cultivate wisdom, and prepare them to think, live, and serve biblically in an ever-changing world.

All courses, except the research courses, are structured in seven units and delivered in accelerated 7-week terms.

Each unit contains 5–7 modular activities, including:

    • Assigned readings and reading reflections
    • Instructional videos from Cairn faculty
    • Active learning activities
    • Weekly application projects
    • A component of the ongoing course research project

Faculty also schedule a few optional Zoom sessions throughout the term to connect with students and address questions.

Faculty are actively involved throughout the week—guiding learning activities, leading asynchronous discussions, grading work, and delivering personalized feedback. Online students also receive priority technical support and have access to valuable resources from the Masland Library and the Writing Lab.

Cairn is approved to offer financial aid because of its regional accreditation. There are many options available and typically students qualify for at least one type of federal aid. Many students receive scholarships and grants that make earning their degree even more affordable. Cairn offers a variety of scholarships and discounts in addition to options for loans and grants. Please refer tothis pagefor details.

Please note that international students are not eligible for financial aid.

There are six entry points in the program: September, October, January, March, May, July.

Provided you submit the enrollment materials, applications are typically processed within 2 weeks of submitting your application.

The program is available both online and in-person. Applicants can select the modality during the application.

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