For the past century, Scarritt Bennett Center has been a voice for the forgotten, justice for the marginalized, and hope when the world despairs. Learn more about our history by watching this inspiring video.
An Application Excerpt:
"In January, 1937, [my husband] and I began farming a section of land close to Lubbock and enjoyed a successful venture until a heart attack took him from me March 13th of this year. I feel capable of continuing to manage the farms, but it is a lonely business without him and does not give me the contacts I would enjoy most. After talking with our pastor and other members of our church, I decided that my urge to work on the church staff as director of women's work was a practical move. I would like very much to do some intensive study at Scarritt College to help prepare myself for this work."
"Miss Zaida, who grew up in The Gamble Memorial Home, a Methodist home for schoolgirls in Constantine, Algeria, explained that no one may become a teacher in North Africa unless he has a degree from a French school. Most missionaries cannot qualify, but as a graduate of College Moderne, a French school in Constantine, Akilla fits the bill. After she leaves Scarritt in December, she will return to North Africa to develop the Christian school for young children." Akilla of Constantine by Betty Burleigh, reprinted by Scarritt College through the courtesy of "World Outlook"
The Scarritt student body was small that first year. We had thirteen students and twenty-three teachers, and each teacher gave us written and oral examinations! We had a fascinating course of study. There was Bible instruction (of course) comparative religions, vocal and instrumental music, evidence of Christianity and allied subjects, and housekeeping and domestic service.
