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Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating] Religion/Religious  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Super Brilliant You have to realize when considering Maranatha that it is best qualified for its stated goals of preparing individuals for service in conservative, fundamentalist churches. When it comes to real world preparation or exposure to broad ideas, Maranatha is not the best choice. Many professors have no experience outside of Christian settings and often present opinions concerning non-Christians that are, at best, ill-informed. For the most part, ideas that challenge fundamental Christianity are either ignored or stereotyped. If you have any real desire to stretch yourself, you will need to have a strong drive to study for yourself outside of class or you will need to choose a different college. Additionally, the school operates from the business end by absolute law. Don't anticipate too much cooperation or assistance from the business office. You will also be restricted to a list of "approved" churches. The actual quality of the academic work is greatly varied. Taking into account the tendency to ignore mainstream ideas and theories, some classes are quite rigorous. My language classes were challenging and have well-prepared me for a career in religious studies. The biblical studies faculty is very conservative but very intelligent and open to personal conversation. By far, the most intellectually simulating courses at MBBC are the literature classes. Socially, students are very limited. Strict dress standards are enforced, often with an "iron hand," and contact between opposite sexes is strictly monitored. To be honest, if you have any desire for a normal dating life while at Maranatha, you'll have to be comfortable risking punishment for disobeying the rules. My parents are quite strict, yet I found I had more freedom at my house than at Maranatha. The college will ignore parents desires for the sake of their own rules. Watertown is quite possibly one of the most boring towns I've ever lived in, but since you'll be bound with rules determining how late you can be out, what you can do and with whom you can do it, then it doesn't matter that much. I had both positive and negative experiences at Maranatha and I met my wife there, so I can't complain too much. But the negative experiences far outweigh the positive. What I found at MBBC was law, not love. If you are theologically, socially conservative and want a Christian academic environment then I recommend you consider a school such at Wheaton or Cedarville. Perceived Campus Safety: A+, Innovation: F Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  May 31 2008 4th Year Male -- Class 2005    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=48602&uid=3568'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Business - Management and Administration  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Bright I have really enjoyed Maranatha the spirit among the faculty and staff is incredible, the professors for the most part really understand the topics and explain the well, and Watertown while small is a nice little town. Perceived Campus Safety: A+, Innovation: B Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Apr 08 2008 3rd Year Male -- Class 2009    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=45942&uid=3568'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Education  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright Very closed-minded student body. Staff must approve all music you listen too. Very out of touch with external world - I don't feel prepared for employment in an environment that is not homogeneous. Faculty Accessibility: A+, Innovation: F Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Mar 26 2007 4th Year Female -- Class 2005    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=37019&uid=3568'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Religion/Religious  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Bright Maranatha has given me great tools that I am able to use at both my current job as well as graduate school. I would highly recommend this school to any Christian who is serious about an academic enviroment that is centered around developing Christian character. Starting Job: Assistant Pastor, Preparedness: B+, Reputation: B+ Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private) Nov 22 2005 Alumnus Male -- Class 2000   Forward  Blog it! 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