Accomplishing Transformational Goals

• Become individuals whose spiritual formation in Christ is demonstrable, communal, and ongoing, and whose ministry is marked by integrity.
• Respond to God's Word within the community of faith, allowing its message to shape theological reflection and cultivate godly compassion, enabling ministry in a broken and complex world.
• Recognize how character traits, interpersonal skills, innate abilities and spiritual gifts impact one's capacity for service in God's kingdom.
• Exhibit the necessary skills to interpret biblical texts using various literary, historical-critical, and linguistic tools appropriate to the area of concentration.
• Analyze and synthesize the key theological concepts and themes revealed in Scripture in order to competently discuss, teach, defend, and apply them in a culturally diverse world.
• Understand and appreciate the various traditions of the Christian faith throughout church history, their contribution to theological orthodoxy, and their relevance to new contextual setting.
• Perceive the patterns and influences of culture and society, understanding the implications for local, national, and global contexts.
• Conduct scholarly research appropriate to the area of concentration, and articulate concepts in both oral and written forms.
• Employ the skills of life-long learners who continue to develop personally, intellectually, and professionally.
• Understand and appreciate the various traditions of the Christian faith throughout church history, their contributions to theological orthodoxy, and their relevance to new contextual settings.