Let's try a combination of church and state...

In this age of separation of church and state, many people go through their careers with their religion on the back burner, most not ignoring it altogether, but being mindful not to mix it with their jobs. People finds this easier to do, and safer, because you never know who you will offend with your religious views.


Some constitutional law classes begin with the professor challenging a student with probing questions about the separation of church and state.
Others start with a five-minute prayer.
Or they might if they're one of the growing number of Christian law schools in the country. The idea at these schools is to intertwine, not separate out, the tenets of one or more branches of Christianity into the legal curriculum.


In a recent article in the Houston Chronicle, several law schools around the nation are highlighted for their emphasis on Christian aspect of law. While some schools merely teach the law it self, some aim to "graduate lawyers whose understanding of the law is rooted in 'the absolute truth of the Bible' and the foundations the Bible provided for American law." This begs the question, should religious principles be a part of legal education, or is the separation of church and state what students need to become a bias effective lawyer after law school.



Some constitutional law classes begin with the professor challenging a student with probing questions about the separation of church and state.
Others start with a five-minute prayer. Or they might if they're one of the growing number of Christian law schools in the country. The idea at these schools is to intertwine, not separate out, the tenants of one or more branches of Christianity into the legal curriculum.



A Christian based legal education would be just what I need. Although some students may feel that it is unnecessary to have the Christian background, I feel it may enhance my journey through law school.

The process is hard enough, with late nights, extremely difficult tests, competition and the subject matter itself, with that extra boost of the religious emphasis, making it through law school may not be so taxing. Since I am a person that has fully relied on God to get me through every part of my education, I would still need that support in the toughest period in my life. What we have to keep in mind is that these christian based law programs are an option, no one is forced to attend these schools. If Christian based teaching is what you need, you can attend and get the same excellent education as a student in another law program.

The article also talks about the broader perspective the Christian based school give and how open students are to talking about their faith more than at other law schools. This atmosphere generates understanding and a sense of balance in the curriculum, which may be things that other schools lack.

I'm still on the hunts for the law school that is right for me. I will compare a dozen or more schools before I get to the one that fits me, but I will definitely keep my eyes open for one that puts God first!