Forman Christian College - March 2021 Update
Lahore, Pakistan
Forman Christian College (founded in 1864 by Presbyterian missionary Charles Forman) continues to educate men and women, Christians, Muslims and Sikh students under the leadership of a Christian board led by the school motto, “By love serve one another.” Denationalized and returned to Christian control from the government of Pakistan in 2003, Forman quietly has become again an educational leader in the liberal arts and sciences as it prepares men and women with moral values for peaceful service to their churches, communities, and nations.
In 2019 FCC graduated 928 students – 442 were women and 115 Christians. As COVID-19 hit Pakistan in 2020, Forman was able to move over 900 courses online and continue education at a distance. They are now using a hybrid model with ½ of the student body on campus at a time.
80% of the Christians who attend Forman need scholarships and many become the major wage earners for their families after graduation. Forman’s chapel program meets weekly and serves many students and their biblical studies department is one of the only state-accredited programs in the country.
We recently received some FCC student testimonials, here are excerpts:
Education is very important because it has made me a better person in all areas – I have gained consciousness of the world. It has made me learn to take care of not only myself but the world around me, my family, and the people who depend on me. To me, education is not something just for me, I want to use it to give it back and help people in the context of my specialization, which is psychology. Education will support me in the future, and it gives me a better chance to get a high-paying job.
My family has been in a financial crisis. FCC helped me by providing aid. When COVID was on the rise, the university was especially kind by giving me financial aid for a year. I could breathe again because the financial issues had gotten so much worse that I was mentally preparing myself to leave school.
I don’t ever want to limit myself. I can only see more and more and more education in my future because I am curious about the world and its people and its cultures.
-Eisha
Education is important for me because it is the way for me to become a successful professional. I am the only one in my area who is studying for a baccalaureate which indicates that people in my area are not familiar with the importance of education. I feel blessed to have this opportunity for higher education.
I enrolled at FCC because of its liberal arts program. The campus life is also great. The university provides the opportunity to communicate with people from different backgrounds.
I am very thankful to FCC for providing me with financial aid. I would not be able to continue my studies without it. I am majoring in economics and political science. After graduation, I want to join the Civil Service of Pakistan. I want to serve the people of my area by becoming a CSP Officer.
- Muhammad
It was my father’s dream for me to join FCC. He always talked about the legacy and culture of this college. He died in 2012.
Education allows me to see the world from a different perspective. FCC has shown me the way to pursue my dreams and passion. Its financial aid program has helped me a lot. There is no university of this standard in Pakistan.
COVID-19 has impacted every one of us. Our health, studies, and family have been affected. Students are not fond of online classes. I find it a difficult way to learn and internet issues make things harder.
I am currently studying in the business department. My major is marketing.
- Humayun
More about Forman can be found on the website of their U.S. partner, Friends of Forman: www.friendsofforman.org
Rev. Sam Schreiner
Executive Director
Friends of Forman
THE NEED
The Outreach Foundation is seeking gifts totaling $27,000 to support a chaplaincy ministry at Forman
as well as scholarships for students who come from poor families. You may make a gift HERE or by sending a check to our office.