Southwestern Christian University is a Christian institution of higher education in the holiness, Pentecostal, and charismatic traditions, whose mission is to provide Christ-centered curricula in the arts and sciences, Biblical/Theological studies, and professional disciplines.  The integration of Biblical truth into all curricular and co-curricular activities is designed to prepare students for a life of learning, leadership and service within their selected careers and communities and for impacting the world for Jesus Christ.

Objectives:

SCU seeks to integrate Biblical truth into all of its curricular and co-curricular activities, thereby preparing students for a life of learning, leadership, and service in their selected vocations, and to impact the world for Jesus Christ.  We seek to produce a student who fulfills the following objectives:

1.  The student will be able through his vocation, church, and community to make distinctive contributions to mankind and to enhance the spiritual well-being of those whom and with whom he serves as evidenced by the following:

  
A.  A developed and maintained high moral standard  for his own benefit so that he might serve as a wholesome example and leader.

B.  Expression, through his/her life, of a clear commitment to Christ; he/she will be able to share openly and wisely with others, knowledge of the Bible and commitment to Christ to demonstrate Christian love toward others, and to demonstrate a teachable spirit.

C.  Preparation to fulfill Christ's commission to make disciples of all nations.

D.  Sensitivity to the total needs of his fellow man and willingness to contribute to the meeting of those needs.

E.  Holding the conviction that the Christian is to be a good citizen of the state who respects authority, submits to the laws of the land, and seeks constructive change through appropriate channels.

F.  Seeking an atmosphere that encourages growth in his personal relationship with God, including understanding the role of repentance and forgiveness.

G.  Acceptance of all races with an understanding and appreciation of ethnic and cultural distinctives.

H.  A propensity for lifelong learning.

I.  Understanding his/her value because of the redemptive act of Jesus Christ and seeking to utilize and develop his/her gifts and abilities in pursuance of God's will (destiny) for his/her life.

2.  The student educated in the Arts and Sciences will have a Biblically integrated perspective as the foundation to education.  That foundation would consist of the following:

A.  A broad exposure to the ideas that have shaped man's thinking.

B.  Knowledge of how to use reasoning processes which include the processes of investigation, logical reasoning, and the recognition that man cannot rely on reason and experience alone but that he must also exercise faith.

C.  The ability to communicate and defend his ideas and to express himself clearly and effectively.

D.  A well-conceived system of values and beliefs which are Biblically based and which mediate behavior.

E.  An understanding and appreciation of the various creative expressions of man's search for meaning in art, drama, music, and literature.

3.  The student should be knowledgeable in principles of Biblical truth, application of theology, and defense of the Christian faith as evidenced by the following:

A.  A clear understanding of the content of the Bible.

B.  Integration of Biblical thought into his/her life and actions as well as into the chosen major field of study.

C.  The apprehension of truth in the study of Scripture, of nature, and of humanity; appreciation of beauty and order in God's creation and human creativity in the arts and sciences; application of those insights to the pursuit of righteousness in the life of both the individual and society.

4.  The student should attain a high degree of competence in his/her field of study as demonstrated by the following:

A.  Preparation for service in those programs that lead directly to a vocation or profession, with all programs having the potential of preparing students for Christian ministry.

B.  A thorough preparation for graduate study in those programs where graduate degrees are offered.