Objectives
In order to equip the student for a life of ministry, the following objectives have been established.
Christian Maturity
To encourage mature Christian living so that graduates will:
- practise spiritual disciplines which will facilitate the life of faith;
- proclaim to others the salvation available through Jesus Christ;
- actively participate through membership, attendance and service in a Bible-believing local church;
- demonstrate holy living through consistent application of Christian principles and obedience to Christ's commands.
 Biblical Education
To inculcate a wide-ranging knowledge of the Bible so that graduates will:
- possess a thorough working knowledge of the Scriptures;
- articulate a cogent, biblically-based world-view;
- accurately interpret the Bible using a consistently historical-grammatical hermeneutic.
Christian Service
To infuse a vision for, and commitment to, Christian service so that graduates will:
- engage in vocational Christian service according to aptitudes, gifts and abilities fulfilling God's will;
- minister effectively in the context of a local church irrespective of vocation;
- promote and involve themselves in world missions.
Professional Education
To train students in the specialized skills necessary for competent Christian service so that graduates will:
- serve as pastors, evangelists, missionaries, youth workers, Sunday School teachers and in a variety of other ministries;
- evidence the skills and traits necessary for spiritual leadership;
- be equipped to pursue further programs of study.
General Education
To broaden the general knowledge of students so that graduates will:
- communicate clearly and articulately in speaking and in writing;
- think logically, critically and constructively;
- have an appreciation for and participate in wholesome expressions of culture;
- live and speak redemptively in the world while establishing relationships with people of different cultures.
Personal Growth
To promote the personal development of students so that graduates will:
- practise a healthy lifestyle;
- exhibit appropriate skills in personal relationships;
- understand the nature of emotions and express them appropriately.
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