Portrait of a Graduate

Graduates retain knowledge and understanding of the Scripture that equips them for gospel living (Rom. 12:2; Col. 2:8)

Graduates understand how Scripture applies to and informs their view of social policy, economic practice, political discernment, historical knowledge, and vocational pursuit (Prov. 2:6, 4:11; Lk. 2:46-47)

Graduates are challenged to engage all academic disciplines and acquire the skills necessary to flourish at the next level (Lk. 2:52)

Graduates possess necessary critical thinking skills and are committed to autonomous learning that purposefully engages an ever-shifting culture (Col. 1:10; 2 Pt. 1:5-8)

Graduates master the ability to express their understanding of God’s creation to all who will listen (Prov. 25:11)

Graduates understand God’s plan of redemption both for the individual and the world (Matt. 28:19-20; Acts 1:8; Rom. 1:16)

Graduates perceive how to explain salvation based on God’s Word (Jn. 3:16; Rom. 3:23, 5:8, 6:23, 10:9-13)

Graduates fix their hope completely on God’s life-giving grace (1 Pt. 1:13)

Graduates recognize their accountability to God and established authority (Rom. 13:1; 2 Cor. 5:10; 1 Pt. 2:13-14)

Graduates realize their biblical responsibility for building culture (Gen. 1:28; Rom. 13:6-7)

Graduates exhibit character qualities that honor Christ (Prov. 11:1; Tit. 2:6-8)

Graduates maintain Christ-like integrity when making all decisions (1 Pt. 2:15; Prov. 4:23)

Graduates realize that they have been bought with a price (1 Cor. 6:20) and should glorify God in all they do (Col. 3:17)

Graduates seek to serve rather than be served (Matt. 20:28)

Graduates are productive and faithful members of a local bible-believing church (Heb. 10:25; Acts 2)