Multnomah university Reviews

I loved my time as a student there. Great professors, challenging academics. I experienced a lot of academic and personal growth. You get out of it what you put in.

It never used to be, but this institution has become very disappointing. I can't criticize their theology as either too left-leaning or right-leaning and actually, theology is not the issue. Besides, people are entitled to their opinions and positions. The problem is that they always have to be right. They're not really educating, but more like indoctrinating. I was eager to be here at first because of the hospitality and friendliness, but I soon realized that the niceties were a sham. By the end, I (like a number others) couldn't have been happier to get out of this place.

I transferred into Multnomah as a junior, and it was such a positive experience. They made the process of transferring and changing schools easy and smooth. The professors were all very encouraging, the staff was helpful, and the other students were all very welcoming. I loved my time at Multnomah!

I graduated from Multnomah University with a degree in Biblical and Theological Studies in 2018. I am beyond thankful for my time at MU. The community is fantastic. Whether it is worshiping around a campfire, playing Frisbee in the field, cheering at the sporting games, having Bible studies or cramming to watch movies in the dorms, there is always fun and meaningful ways to connect in this community.

One question that stood out to me from my time in the Bible and Theology program is Why does this matter? I was challenged to think about why the Bible is important in the past, present and future. Not only was I challenged to think, but I was taught under brilliant professors from varied Christian traditions. Being a multi-denominational school, I was able to learn from various perspectives. None of my professors every wanted me to walk away with their exact view, but rather to learn from them and to think critically for myself. I was taught how to continue learning beyond MU.

I cannot thank Multnomah University enough for the experience and knowledge that I gained from my time there.

If you want Bible then you really do want Multnomah! I got my bachelors there and I am currently working on my Masters! It has challenged the way I look at the Scriptures and how I view ministry. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a deep understanding of the Scriptures!

There's no other place on the planet that's changed my life more than Multnomah University! I've lived in a variety of places and even overseas, and there's no place quite like Multnomah. The people make all the difference, and the Spirit of the Lord is evident here. I love Multnomah, and I can't say enough good about it!

I highly recommend the school to anyone who is interested in knowing their Bible better while keeping things in proper context and being challenged to live out what God's word recommends and to also being challenged to avoid what it condemns and to temper what it tempers. Since I graduated in 1984 some might question any recommendation I might make as obsolete or irrelavent. But I would like to add some perspective, especially after reading the other reviews. In the ideal world, where everyone would be perfect, there would be no need for a school like Multnomah because all parents would be teaching and living a Godly example at home and the local church would have the perfect leadership team, lessons, sermons and life counseling plan and everyone of us would be personally devoted to the study of God's word and prayer with wholehearted willful self disiplined obedience. It is a world I gladly strive toward, but it is not the world we live in, because none of us is perfect and all of us have a sin nature. Also, the atitudes and motivations that we bring to any endevor will have much to do with what we will get out of anything. I was a 25 miles off campus married student of no exceptional academic abilities, so you know there were big challenges in my experience at Multnomah. And I was involved in a church where the Bible was highly valued and taught verse by verse by Godly people so I was prety well grounded in God's word. But because Multnomah is a full time focused learning enviironment, what I learned was some things that brought more breadth and depth of understanding and confidence in God's word that can't be covered thouroughly on Sunday morning to a very broad range of maturity and academic ability. Multnomah can greatlly help in developing knowledge, cohesive thinking and the ability to defend the faith, learning original languages, translaters challenges, Hebrew poetry, self disipline and accountability with timely purpose while developing from scripture your own personal systematic theology. But you have to provide the right heart and obedince. Is it expensive? Yes. But ignorance and foolishness are much more expensive and can hurt others and the cause of Christ. And even if you learned nothing from Multnomah, you will have had an opportunity to be a Godly example, pray for, help and encourage others :-) And if you truly know and live a lot, then Biblically you should be a teacher by now not just a critic. Now go, grow, be intimate witth God, pray for and be a blessing to others. Search the scriptures daily to see whether these things be true. Speak the truth in love. Then there will be much to rejoice about both now and forever!!
In Chridt's love and service,
Bob

In the early 70's I was a fresh grad of Multnomah (School of the Bible) with a ThB. I went on to serve as a missionary in Europe in Europe for 7+ years. I loved Jesus with all my heart. But I gave up my faith 9 years ago at the age of 60. After 46 years as an evangelical, I just could not believe any more that a loving God would torture nice people for eternity, just because they did not believe my God or my Jesus. The last 9 years since I gave up belief in God have been, far and away, the happiest and most satisfying of my life.

So I encourage anyone who goes to MU, to engage your mind. Ask yourself if what you've been told was true all your life is REALLY the ultimate truth. Demand evidence. Don't automatically believe that the Bible is the inerrant, infallible Word of God. Because it isn't. It is full of errors, contradictions, and the most unspeakable genocide, misogyny, xenophobia, and homophobia you will find anywhere. I could go on and on. But just believe me when I say, don't waste a lifetime being one of the sheep. Think for yourself, independently. Send me a message through Google if you want to know more about what I went through.

This a great school. I have spent four years learning, growing, and maturing into a faithful Disciple of Jesus. The Christian Leadership Undergraduates Program is worth all the money spent. If your interested in growing in your faith and becoming better prepared to serve others while increasing your knowledge then I highly recommend Multnomah University.

Loved this school. Went for my 4 year BS and followed up with my 2 year MAT degree. Fantastic community. Life changing professors. And living in the heart of Portland was a blast as a young person!