Ecclesia College on Vimeo

"The Twelve Days of Christmas" was enough to say,
to get the students chuckling over the upcoming video.

Ecclesia College 12 Days of Christmas from Ecclesia College on Vimeo.


Ecclesia College Videos are linked here.

Ecclesia College - From Wikipedia. Oren Paris II - Founder

Ecclesia College

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ecclesia College is a four-year Christian work college in Springdale, Arkansas in the United States, accredited through theAssociation for Biblical Higher Education and certified by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. It was founded in 1975 by Oren Paris II, who is presently the College Chancellor, and the father of noted recording artist, Twila Paris. Ecclesia is a Greek word, meaning "called-out ones." It was used in ancient Greece to describe those who had been called out from general society to come aside and discuss the affairs of state. It is the Greek word that is translated "church" or "assembly."

Correction - Oren Paris II died June 21, 2012. His son Oren Paris III heads the college.

The memorial service for Oren Paris II is linked here.

Oren Paris II Memorial Service from Ecclesia College on Vimeo.

Alice Walton on Her Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art - NYTimes.com. Crystal Bridges Is 21 Miles from Ecclesia College

Kindred Spirits honors the life and death of Thomas Cole,
the distinguished American landscape artist.

Alice Walton on Her Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art - NYTimes.com:

"Ms. Walton, who has been an art collector most of her life, turned to buying art specifically for the museum in 2005, resulting in a spending spree that has made her a recognized force in the art market. She has been one of those mysterious anonymous buyers at auctions and at galleries who often pay top dollar and has spent many tens of millions of dollars on works like Gilbert Stuart’s portrait of George Washington from 1797 ($8.1 million), Asher B. Durand’s “Kindred Spirits” from 1849 ($35 million) and Norman Rockwell’s 1943 “Rosie the Riveter” ($4.9 million)."

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Alice Walton thanked Christina Jackson for
volunteering at Crystal Bridges.

Ecclesia College Belongs to the Work Colleges Consortium. Welcome to the Work Colleges Consortium! | http://workcolleges.org

Welcome to the Work Colleges Consortium! | http://workcolleges.org:

We are a group of Colleges offering an innovative concept in higher education—purposefully integrating a college education with valuable work experience and service to others. Though innovative, this approach is not new. In fact, ‘earning while learning’ has a 150⁺year track record of providing college educations and valuable work experience to thousands of promising individuals. Our graduates are business leaders, inventors, teachers, elected officials and likely members of your community.

 We hope that you, whether student, parent, educator or professional are able to get a sense of who we are, what we do and how we do it.

We are the only seven federally recognized Work Colleges in the United States and proud of that distinction. Though each of our seven colleges is unique, we collectively believe in and support the purposeful integration of work, learning and service. This allows us to offer students the opportunity to receive reduced tuition, multiple transferrable skill sets and real-world work experience.

Working while at a college might not be for everyone but we deeply believe and advocate all the advantages it has to offer. See what our students have to say.

Check out the latest data and research in the NEW  2012 Work Colleges Consortium Brochure and see why work college students graduate with some of the lowest debt in the nation:  Project on Student Debt.

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Ecclesia Is a Work College: Work Colleges Help Students Graduate Without Big Debt | Here & Now

Ecclesia College Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration 
Bachelor of Science in Sport Management 
Bachelor of Communication Ministries
Bachelor of Christian Counseling
Bachelor of Christian Leadership (Traditional or Online)
Bachelor of Music Ministries
Bachelor of Biblical Studies (Traditional or Online)

Associate of General Studies
Associate of Biblical Studies (Traditional or Online)

ONLINE courses and degrees also available!

Work Colleges Help Students Graduate Without Big Debt | Here & Now:

Newt Gingrich has been heckled on the campaign trail for saying the country should do away with child labor laws and that poor children should do school janitorial work.

But our story isn’t about that–it’s about another comment that Gingrich made, when he referred to older college students.

He mentioned the College of the Ozarks in Missouri — which has been dubbed Hard Work U. It requires all students to work on campus to defray the cost of their education. The school consistently ranks as one of the best colleges in the Midwest.

It is one of seven other federally recognized work colleges in the U.S., where students work on campus in exchange for reduced or free tuition.

Robin Taffler, executive director of the Work Colleges Consortium told Here & Now‘s Robin Young that students take on a range of jobs at work colleges.

“Students do everything from faculty research to maintenance to working in an auto shop to running a fire department and the schools evolved because they were looking for ways to educate poor students,” Taffler said.

Other Colleges Incorporate More Work

A number of non-work colleges are developing more opportunities for students to work. The University of Maine at Farmington has created more on-campus jobs because they want students to see the connections between curriculum and work.

And the University of Iowa created a pilot program where working students meet with academic supervisors so they can see the relationship between what they’re learning and their jobs.

Have you ever attended a work college? Would you like to see more across the country? Or are these colleges taking advantage of students for inexpensive labor? Tell us in our comments section or on our Facebook page.

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Welcome from the Academic Dean At Ecclesia College, Springdale, Arkansas. Arkansas Credit Transfer System (ACTS)

Robert Headrick, PhD in New Testament,
serves as the academic dean at Ecclasia College.

As Noah was “faithful in his generation,” Ecclesia College purposes to prepare students academically, spiritually and mentally to minister to their generation.

In order to serve you better every day, Ecclesia College is continually expanding its offerings.  And even if we do not yet offer your desired degree, consider spending your first two years here at Ecclesia preparing yourself spiritually for what is ahead.  Don't forget... Strong roots bring forth good fruit!

Please contact us now to find out why attending Ecclesia College will not only help you meet your professional goals, but help you strengthen your relationship with God and equip you to meet life's greatest challenges with deep faith and seize life's best opportunities with godly boldness.


Dr. Bob Headrick
Academic Dean
Ecclesia College - Where Leaders Are Learning

This is a detail from Cole's The Good Shepherd,
posted below.

Note: Colleges and Universities always have the choice to accept or reject credits from another institution.  But in Arkansas most colleges and universities participate in the Arkansas Credit Transfer System (ACTS) which provides automatic credit transfer to all participating Arkansas schools.  Click here to see which Ecclesia College credits transfer automatically to participating Arkansas institutions.

Thomas Cole, famous American landscaper,
painted The Good Shepherd just before his early death.

Ecclesia College Is a Work-Study School.CollegeData - Pay Your Way - How Work-Study Works

Ecclesia College graduates have very little student loan debt at graduation.

CollegeData - Pay Your Way - How Work-Study Works:

How Do You Get Work-Study?

You apply for work-study just like you do all other forms of financial aid: by filling out and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Your financial need usually determines the amount of work-study you are eligible for.

You find work-study jobs through job banks or postings by the financial aid or college employment offices. In most cases, students will have the opportunity to interview with potential work-study employers. The interviews help students and employers find out if the job is a good fit. Sometimes the college arranges these interviews; sometimes the student does. Even if you are eligible for work-study, there is no guarantee you'll get a work-study job. In the end, whether or not you are hired is up to the employer.

Why Choose a Work-Study Job Over Regular Employment?

Taking a work-study job does not impact your financial aid eligibility. That is because the federal government does not count your work-study job earnings as income. However, the government does count any other earned income over $3,000. For every dollar over $3,000, the government will deduct 50 cents from the potential financial aid you might receive. If you earned $5,000, for example, that would reduce your eligibility by $1,000.

How Much Can You Earn?

The amount of your other financial aid usually determines how much aid is allocated to work-study. How much you can earn also depends on your class schedule and how well you're doing academically. You should be realistic when working out your schedule and allow yourself time not only for study but also for recreational and leisure activities.

Your work-study salary depends on the type of work you'll be doing, the amount of money remaining in the college's work-study fund, your experience or skill level, and when you apply (there may be a deadline). Your salary is always at least as high as the federal minimum wage.

How Does Your Salary Get Paid?

Undergraduate students on work-study are paid by the hour and must be paid at least once a month. Your check will be sent directly to you to pay for your tuition, room, meals, or other college fees. Or, if you request it, your check can be sent directly to the college.

What Are Typical Work-Study Jobs?

If you get a work-study job on campus, the college will usually be your employer. Typical jobs include working in the library or bookstore, serving other students in the dining hall, and assisting with college events. Off-campus work usually benefits the public in some way and should relate as closely as possible to your course of study.

You may be working alongside other students not in the work-study program. In fact, in all respects your employment will appear the same as any other job. Only the college and your employer will know you're a work-study student. The only difference between a regular part-time job and a work-study job is that part of your salary may be covered by the federal government, the state, your college, or some other organization.

If you decide to leave your work-study job before the end of the school year, or you can't find a work-study job, you might be able to convert the work-study aid into a loan. Check with the financial aid office at your college.

Sometimes it's difficult to see how working part-time during college could be considered "financial aid." Keep in mind that the money you make from a work-study job does not need to be repaid, nor does it count against you when you apply for aid the following year. Plus, the smooth hiring process, flexible hours, choice and availability of jobs, and preset salaries of a typical work-study program usually make finding a work-study job easier than finding work on your own.

Note: Financial information provided on this site is of a general nature and may not apply to your situation. Contact a financial or tax advisor before acting on such information.

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