Educational Mission
At Goshen College we intend to create a community of faith and learning built on five core values: Christ-centeredness, passionate learning, servant leadership, compassionate peacemaking and global citizenship. In our academic program and campus life students will develop the knowledge, skills and values for:
A life that is CHRIST-CENTERED, with
* a reflective faith that nurtures spiritual growth in individual and corporate contexts
* an active faith that informs all life's choices
A life of PASSIONATE LEARNING, through
* the mastery of a major field of study as the basis for life-long learning, service, relationships, and work in a socially and culturally diverse context
* an extensive foundation of knowledge, skills, processes and methodologies derived from a liberal arts curriculum that are required for systematic study and problem solving
A life of SERVANT LEADERSHIP, based on
* a leadership ability that empowers self and others
* a healthy understanding of self and others that is reflected in relationships of interdependence and mutual accountability
A life of COMPASSIONATE PEACEMAKING with
* a personal integrity that fosters the ability to resolve conflict and to promote justice
* a commitment to diversity in all of its forms both conceptually and in practice
A life of GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP with
* an intercultural openness with the ability to function effectively with people of other world views
* a responsible understanding of stewardship for human systems and the environment in a multicultural world
Goshen College's academic program is integrated into all aspects of college life, curricular and co-curricular. We encourage students to learn and grow beyond the parameters of their discipline-based training, to recognize the powerful connection between the disciplines, and between the education of the mind, body and spirit.
Approved by the Goshen College Board of Directors, Jan. 31, 2004