Educational Mission
Affirmations
Goshen College is a liberal arts college dedicated to the development of informed, articulate, sensitive, responsible Christians.
As a ministry of the Mennonite Church, we seek to integrate Christian values with educational, social and professional life. As a community of faith and learning, we strive to foster personal, intellectual, spiritual and social growth in every person. We view education as a moral activity that produces servant-leaders for the church and the world.
For more information about GC's educational mission, statement of purpose and affirmations, contact public relations.
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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:
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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
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Affirmations
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.
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Approved by the Goshen College Board of Directors – Jan. 31, 2004
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