Goals and Objectives

Goals and Objectives

Institutional Goals

Seek out ministry-minded students committed to the mission of the College.
Offer high-quality, Bible-centered programs that prepare students academically and spiritually for service to Christ.
Create a safe, attractive campus environment conducive to learning and spiritual maturation.
Cultivate a strong financial base to meet all financial obligations and execute future planning while offering students an affordable education.
Engage the services of and fairly treat qualified personnel who are dedicated to and capable of fulfilling the mission of the institution.
Promote the spiritual and professional development of College personnel.
Maintain mutually beneficial relationships with alumni, churches, and community.

Program Objectives

Bachelors’ Degrees
- General Education Studies Program Objectives
- After completing all required General Education courses, students should be able to:
  - GE 1 | Examine principles and theories from various disciplines
  - GE 2 | Employ critical thinking skills from a Biblical Worldview
  - GE 3 | Demonstrate appropriate research skills.
  - GE 4 | Communicate effectively using oral, written, and multimedia forms.
- Biblical Education Studies Program Objectives
- After completing all required Bible and Theology courses, students should be able to:
  - BE 1 | Apply the teachings of Scripture to one’s life, ministry, and spiritual growth.
  - BE 2 | Demonstrate extensive knowledge of geography, history, and the doctrine of the Bible.
  - BE 3 | Apply appropriate research skills for Biblical and theological studies.
  - BE 4 | Evaluate contemporary ethics, morals, and world issues in light of Biblical teaching.
  - BE 5 | Articulate and defend the essentials of the Christian faith.
  - BE 6 | Interpret Scripture with sound exegetical principles and methods.
  - BE 7 | Incorporate Greek and/or Hebrew in Biblical study. (Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies only)
- Ministry Education Studies Program Objectives
- After completing all required Ministry Study courses, students serving in a culturally relevant way in a local church, parachurch, or mission setting, should be able to:
  - ME 1 | Demonstrate dependence on the Word of God and the Holy Spirit in ministry.
  - ME 2 | Integrate principles and methods from various disciplines into ministry.
  - ME 3 | Demonstrate compassion for the lost by encouraging and engaging in evangelism.
  - ME 4 | Facilitate Christian growth and transformation through ministry.
  - ME 5 | Perform practical aspects of ministry with professional competence.

Associate Degree in Biblical Studies
- General Education Studies Program Objectives
- After completing all required General Education courses, students should be able to:
  - GE 1 | Examine principles and theories from various disciplines
  - GE 2 | Employ critical thinking skills from a Biblical Worldview
  - GE 3 | Demonstrate appropriate research skills.
  - GE 4 | Communicate effectively using oral, written, and multimedia forms.
- Biblical Education Studies Program Objectives
- After completing all required Bible and Theology courses, students should be able to:
  - BE 1 | Apply the teachings of Scripture to one’s life, ministry, and spiritual growth.
  - BE 2 | Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the geography, history, and doctrine of the Bible.
  - BE 3 | Apply appropriate research skills for Biblical and theological studies.
  - BE 6 | Interpret Scripture with sound exegetical principles and methods.
- Ministry Education Studies Program Objectives
- After completing all required Ministry Study courses, students should be able to:
  - ME 1 | Demonstrate dependence on the Word of God and the Holy Spirit in ministry.
  - ME 3 | Demonstrate compassion for the lost by encouraging and engaging in evangelism.
  - ME 5a | Perform practical aspects of ministry with competence.

Associate Degree in Christian Studies
- General Education Studies Program Objectives
- After completing all required General Education courses, students should be able to:
  - GE 2 | Employ critical thinking skills from a Biblical Worldview
  - GE 3 | Demonstrate appropriate research skills.
- Biblical Studies Program Objectives
- After completing all required Bible and Theology courses, students should be able to:
  - BE 1 | Apply the teachings of Scripture to one’s life, ministry, and spiritual growth.
  - BE 2a | Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the Bible: its geography, history, and doctrine.
  - BE 3 | Apply appropriate research skills for Biblical and theological studies.
  - BE 5 | Articulate and defend the essentials of the Christian faith.
  - BE 6 | Interpret Scripture with sound exegetical principles and methods.
- Ministry Studies Program Objectives
- After completing all required Ministry Study courses, students should be able to:
  - ME 1 | Demonstrate dependence on the Word of God and the Holy Spirit in ministry.
  - ME 3 | Demonstrate compassion for the lost by encouraging and engaging in evangelism.
  - ME 5b | Perform practical aspects of ministry.

Certificate in Christian Studies
- Biblical Studies Program Objectives
- After completing all required Bible and Theology courses, students should be able to:
  - BE1 | Apply the teachings of Scripture to one’s life, ministry, and continuing spiritual growth.
  - BE2b | Demonstrate a broad of geography, history, and doctrine of the Bible.
- Ministry Studies Program Objectives
- After completing all required Ministry Study courses, students should be able to:
  - ME1 | Demonstrate dependence on the Word of God and the Holy Spirit in ministry.
  - ME3 | Demonstrate compassion for the lost by encouraging and engaging in evangelism.