Reflections on the Erskine College That We Know:

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Some Students and Younger Alumni of Erskine College

Scientia cum moribus conjuncta

This document presents some of the many letters and internet “postings” that have been written by younger Erskine students and alumni over the last year or so as Erskine College and the ARP Church has become embroiled in controversy.  For those who have access to the internet, many of these letters will be familiar.  For those who do not have access to the internet or who have chosen to stay away from the controversy, we ask you to please take a moment to read and reflect upon what is written here – words of love and deep commitment to both God and his works through the institution of Erskine College.

There are some things that are certain in the current debate – Erskine College and the ARP Church have a deep historical connection. Alumni and members of the ARP Church, and especially those who are both, feel deeply about Erskine.  Whatever else we may think and say, we all share a love for Erskine and desire to see her continue as one of the best Christian liberal art colleges in the southern US!

Much has been said about the loss of “mission fidelity” at Erskine over the last 20 years or so.  Some of this has come from current students and young alumni, also known to some as the SAFE students.  This document contains testimony that describes an Erskine that is different from the one they seem to know.  It is these students and recent graduates’ letters that speak loudly as to how God is working through Erskine College. Amongst these students, there is a belief that Erskine College is meeting its commitment to integrate faith and learning right now!

So here are some of the thoughts of younger Erskine Alumni and current students.  We hope that you find these stories compelling!  We believe that God has been and continues to work through Erskine College and Seminary.  These documents are a reflection of His work there.  May God continue to bless Erskine College and Seminary and the ARP Church!

Click Here to Download Reflections from Students and Younger Alumni

In addition to this collection of letters from students and younger alumni, there is another collection of letters from Alumni that contains testimony of both Erskine now and Erskine of past decades and the impact it has had on alumni.