Student Learning Objectives
We seek to train and encourage students . . .
Spiritually:
- To trust Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior (2 Corinthians 5:18–20)
- To continually grow in Christlikeness through the power of the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 3:18; Ephesians 4:15–16)
- To view all of life through the lens of a distinctively Christian worldview (2 Corinthians 10:5)
Academically:
- To value academic challenges (Proverbs 1:7b; 2:3–5)
- To become competent in extracting information for a variety of purposes (Proverbs 24:3–6)
- To use information and critical thinking to solve problems (Ecclesiastes 9:13–16)
- To communicate information, the results of critical analysis, and the solutions to problems using a variety of media (1 Corinthians 14:7–12)
- To acquire a deeper understanding of the works of God (Psalm 111:2)
Physically:
- To respect their bodies as temples of God and develop their talents as gifts of God (1 Corinthians 6:19–20)
- To model and promote basic physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle (Proverbs 20:29)
Socially:
- To develop a biblical attitude toward and an appreciation of culture and heritage (Acts 17:22–34)
- To demonstrate biblical love for others through attitudes of respect and actions of service (Romans 13:10; Galatians 5:13–14)
- To accept responsibility for their actions, words, and continued learning (Matthew 12:36–37; Romans 14:12)
- To learn to be team players and good sports, gracious in both victory and defeat (Philippians 2:3–5; Colossians 3:23–24)
- To participate in the divine mandate to exercise stewardship over creation (Genesis 1:28)