| 1. By graduation, students should give evidence of a comprehensive working knowledge of the Bible, including Bible doctrine. Accomplishment of this objective is assessed by: |
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a. Successfully completing required courses in Bible and theology. |
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b. Attending University-sponsored Bible conferences. |
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c. Evidencing acceptable progress on standardized Bible exams. |
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d. Demonstrating the ability to apply Scripture in life situations. |
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| 2. By graduation, our students should give evidence of a growing love for Christ and His people. Accomplishment of this objective is assessed by: |
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a. Articulating one’s love for Christ through worship experiences including regular chapel sessions and other campus-oriented worship experiences. |
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b. Engaging in personal Bible study, prayer and godly behavior. |
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c. Attending and becoming involved in a local church. |
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d. Demonstrating respect for members of the Grace University family. |
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e. Abiding by the community standards of the University. |
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f. Communicating one’s spiritual experience with others. |
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| 3. By graduation, students should give evidence of being a world Christian with a growing awareness of and involvement in God’s worldwide program of redemption. Accomplishment of this objective is assessed by: |
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a. Successfully completing required evangelism, missions and missions-related courses. |
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b. Attending chapel sessions and annual World Christian conferences that expand one’s consciousness of the world and its need for redemption. |
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c. Participating in intercultural ministry including when possible, short-term missionary service. |
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d. Praying for and financially supporting world evangelization efforts. |
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e. Participating in local church programs of world evangelization and gospel outreach. |
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| 4. By graduation, students should exhibit a Christian worldview that integrates General Education studies with biblical truth. Accomplishment of this objective is assessed by: |
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a. Successfully completing required General Education courses. |
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b. Articulating within these General Education courses principles that relate biblical truth with human knowledge. |
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c. Demonstrating a commitment to biblical principles for life within campus and work situations and interpersonal relationships. |
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d. Successfully completing required “Leadership Core” courses. |
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e. Successfully completing the Senior Integration course. |
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| 5. By graduation, students should demonstrate an ability to serve Christ effectively. Accomplishment of this objective is assessed by: |
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a. Successfully completing required professional courses. |
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b. Successfully completing required courses in oral and written communication. |
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c. Successfully completing Servant Leadership Training assignments. |
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d. Successfully completing field-based practicums and internships within the student’s second major. |
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| 6. By graduation, students should manifest a Christian value-system that is reflected in Christian character, attitudes, decisions and actions. Accomplishment of this objective is assessed by: |
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a. Faithfully participating in Servant Leadership Training assignments. |
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b. Responsibly completing class assignments and reports when due. |
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c. Reflecting a servant attitude that is positive, responsible, supportive and edifying. |
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d. Preparing a portfolio of representative assignments and reflections to be reviewed by the student’s advisor during the Senior Integration course. |
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e. Obeying the laws of the land. |
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f. Addressing contemporary social issues by integrating biblical truth in the political and cultural arenas of life. |
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| 7. By graduation, students should demonstrate an ability to function at a level of competency within their chosen area of study at their level of preparation (i.e., Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, or Master’s level) accomplishment of this objective is assessed by: |
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a. Successfully completing all required professional courses. |
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b. Successfully completing all field-based practicum and internships. |
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c. Reflecting upon, reviewing and expressing confidence in the student’s chosen area of study. |
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d. Being reviewed informally and/or formally by student peers, the faculty advisor, the department head, and practicum and internship supervisors. |
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| 8. By graduation, students should demonstrate a commitment to a lifestyle of life-long spiritual, intellectual, emotional, relational, and physical health. Accomplishment of this objective is assessed by: |
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a. Demonstrating a mastery of life skills and study skills necessary for continued learning after the formal college experience. |
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b. Evidencing to faculty in course work, reading and discussions, the personal motivation for personal maturation. |
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c. Manifesting a willingness to consult others in discerning spiritual gifts and vocational direction. |
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d. Establishing and exhibiting personal disciplines which demonstrate balance in the various dimensions of life. |
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Our Philosophy of Christian Education
Grace University is committed to a Christian philosophy of education. This means that every facet of the University program is conditioned and directed by a Christ-centered, biblical perspective. Questions relative to the meaning, purpose, and goals of education are answered in the light of Scripture. The following statements briefly present the University’s Christian philosophy of education. |
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1. Ultimate reality is found beyond man in the Triune God who created and now sustains all things. |
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2. Mankind is morally depraved and is dependent upon and answerable to a holy God. Every human has the capacity of knowing God. |
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3. The Bible, God’s inerrant, authoritative revelation to man, provides the essence of truth. |
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4. Disciplined, empirical study in all disciplines is valuable and helps to develop perspective, knowledge, and skill. It is always wise to examine the presuppositions and world views that influence researchers in the sciences and the creative aspects of the various arts. |
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5. The objective of Christian Education is to glorify God through salvation, maturation and service. |
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6. The Bible is the core and integrating factor for the entire curriculum. |
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7. The teacher and student are both significant in the educative process with the Holy Spirit being the chief source for both. |
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8. Each faculty member is committed to excellence, theological soundness, and spiritual fervor, no matter under which academic discipline that the instructor teaches. |
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9. The University is committed to the local church as the primary agency through which God works. |
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10. The alumni are considered a strategic force within the home, the church, and the world. |
This dynamic philosophy of education has been affirmed through 63 years. The University’s current leadership is as deeply convinced today, as were the founding fathers, that the Bible is the only dependable lens through which all knowledge must be viewed in the search for truth. Grace University remains committed to offering an education that is distinctively biblical. |
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Our Servant Leadership Training
Grace University recognizes that as a part of academic excellence, students need to develop practical skills for effective service. This is best accomplished through “hands-on” ministry.
Weekly Servant Leadership Training provides students with field experience in a variety of ministries. It provides opportunities for students to apply what they have learned in the classroom in an actual ministry situation. This should result in personal growth and the development of ministry skills–both of which are essential in preparing for effective service, no matter what vocational choice is made by the student.
The general objectives of Servant Leadership Training for students are: |
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1. Each student should become involved in ministries of evangelism and edification; |
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2. Each student should discover, develop and use his/her spiritual gifts; |
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3. Each student should demonstrate personal responsibility and accountability in ministry; and |
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4. Each student should develop character traits and ministry skills essential for effective service. |
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Servant Leadership Training is an integral part of the total educational program of the University; therefore it is listed along with all other courses students are expected to complete. All undergraduate students must successfully complete as many semesters of Servant Leadership Training as would be required in their programs of study. For example, students enrolled in four-year degree programs will complete a minimum of eight semesters of Servant Leadership Training; associate degree students will complete a minimum of four semesters of Servant Leadership Training. EXCEL students, please refer to the section of the catalog titled “Programs” and look under the EXCEL Degree Completion Program for specific requirements regarding Servant Leadership Training.
All part-time students should complete one unit of Servant Leadership Training for every fifteen (15) academic credits earned at the University. Students enrolled in Cooperative Programs at Grace University, must register for regular, weekly Servant Leadership Training.
Students must participate in Servant Leadership Training in the semester the student graduates. If a student plans to graduate in the summer, he/she should complete the Servant Leadership Training during the spring semester just prior to graduation or make special arrangements to complete Servant Leadership Training requirements during the summer.
Freshmen and transfer students begin their Servant Leadership Training with orientation and observation sessions, as well as a SLT Fair their first semester. The fair provides opportunities for the students to speak directly with representatives from churches and Christian organizations regarding possible ministries. Freshmen will be involved in observing upperclassmen in their SLTs during the first semester, along with choosing their own assignment. Transfer students must complete Servant Leadership training units proportionate to the hours necessary to complete their degree requirements.
Students have many opportunities to participate in Servant Leadership Training at local churches, para-church and community service organizations. Students submit weekly accountability reports and permanent records are kept of each student’s participation.
The faculty’s Servant Leadership Training Committee evaluates student performance near the close of each semester. Students must successfully complete each semester of Servant Leadership Training to be eligible for graduation. Students are reviewed for graduation by the Director and the Servant Leadership Training Committee. The evaluation takes into consideration student performance, the weekly SLT reports, and evaluations submitted by ministry supervisors each semester.
The director of Servant Leadership Training is available for encouragement, counsel, supervision, and leadership to assist students in gaining competence in specific areas of ministry.
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