Worship & Performing Arts
TRUTH-BASED: Instruction from the "God-breathed" Biblical text...handling accurately the word of truth...so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped.". 2 Timothy 2:15; 3:16-17. A Biblical philosophy of ministry rising above particular artistic preferences and stylistic approaches-a program based on the Word, not passing fads.
MISSIONAL: Purposeful in the intent and carrying out of the stated philosophy of ministry plan. I Cor. 9:24-27.
RELEVANT: Understanding of current global challenges, societal trends and ecclesiastical tendencies in order to remain relevant. I Cor. 9:19-23.
GLORIFYING GOD: Demonstrating by example, in word and deed, that all is to bring glory to God, not ourselves. Eph. 1.
EXCELLENT: From "good to great." A standard-setter in artistic and spiritual maturity-a department that is capable of going a step farther than what churches and the secular arts' community are able to offer in terms of quality. Providing the finest, most unique educational experience, taught by the finest faculty in their fields. I Thessalonians 4:1.
MINISTRY-FOCUSED: Preparing men and women to lead in ministry situations, whether those be in the workplace or church. Eph 4:15-16.
WORLD-ORIENTED (MULTI-ETHNIC, CROSS-CULTURAL): Encouraging international, multi-ethnic, cross-cultural participation and interaction. Matthew 9:37, 38; 28:19-20.
SERVANT-MINDED: From faculty to students in the department, an obvious servant's heart that drives the department to reach out to campus, church, community and the world. Mt. 23:10. Acts 1:8.
Faculty and Instructional Model
WHOLISTIC: Character + Professional Qualifications + Broad Experience. Life of Christ.
MENTOR: Offer self as a role model and mentor, recognizing that spiritual and practical qualifications are more effective in the educational process than academic titles and professional expectations. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
CREATIVE: Viewing education as an ongoing growth process, open to creative ideas, constantly evaluating and renewing, with the freedom to take risks and be assured of team support. Hebrews 11:6.
TEAM: Able to function effectively within a team; honoring one another with a mutual respect. Christ and disciples. Proverbs.
RESOURCE: Offering all that God has entrusted to the person as a ministry resource for the betterment of others and their ministries.
EXCELLENCE: An emphasis on freeing faculty to excel in their strengths, while developing their weaknesses, so that the department will enjoy overwhelming quality.
OUTWARD-MINDED: A clear understanding of the relationship between academia and ministry, "Christian" education and biblical outreach-a rejection of the purely isolated, academic world that is irrelevant to society.