Cedarville Magazine, Spring 2021

Established in 2004 by Charles and Anita Petersen, the Christian Education Scholarship was created to help exceptional students preparing to teach in Christian elementary and secondary institutions. Recipients must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in the School of Education, desire to teach in Christian elementary or secondary institutions, and demonstrate exceptional ability in the field of teaching. Chuck and Anita Petersen share what motivates them to support our Cedarville students. Q How were you first introduced to Cedarville University? A We first became aware of Cedarville University when we were living in California. Over a couple of years, our church hosted Cedarville’s touring teams. Our pastor at the time was very favorable to Cedarville, even though he did not attend Cedarville. Q How has your family been involved in Christian education through the years? A When our daughters started going to school, we decided that the public schools in California were not a place where we wanted them to attend. They continued to attend Christian schools when we moved to Indiana, and then on to Cedarville, where all three graduated. Q Why is preparing Christian educators important to you? A In our rapidly changing culture today, history is being rewritten. Education in the secular world is not really educating our children properly. Some schools and teachers are trying to do what is right, but the curriculum is set by school boards and the state. We believe we can trust Christian schools to accurately teach history and cultural differences. A COMMITMENT TO SCHOLARSHIPS CHARLES AND ANITA PETERSEN SHARE THEIR PASSION FOR GIVING ADVANCING CEDARVILLE 32 | Cedarville Magazine