UNITED STATES
Daily Mail (UK)
Elite religious school dubbed ‘God’s Harvard’ accused of suppressing sexual assault of female students and blaming attacks on the girls for wearing clothing that ‘put ideas in men’s heads’
An elite evangelical Christian private university, commonly referred to as ‘God’s Harvard,’ has been accused of systematically failing female students who’ve fallen victims of sexual assault at the college.
Located in suburban Washington D.C., Patrick Henry College was established in 2000 with the goal of giving home-schooled Christian conservatives a foundation to help them effect change in government, the law and journalism.
Students are required to dress modestly and ‘seek parental counsel when pursuing a romantic relationship.’
Drinking, smoking, gambling, and dancing (outside of dance classes) aren’t allowed on campus and daily chapel is mandatory.
The school’s founder and chancellor, Mike Farris made his name as a lawyer defending homeschooler families and created the university to help launch more Christian conservatives into the public sphere.
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