General Objectives

Publication: Catalog

Policy Statement

Carolina University has both specific and general objectives.

Policy Procedures

General objectives in the education of all students enrolled at Carolina University are as follows:

Christian Maturity - To cultivate Christian living so that graduates will:

• Practice a quiet time in the Scripture
• Demonstrate an effective prayer life
• Witness to others of the salvation available through Jesus Christ
• Join, faithfully attend, and actively serve in a Bible-believing local church
• Exhibit holy character through obedience to Christian principles
• Obey the will of God for their lives

Biblical Knowledge - To inculcate a comprehensive knowledge of the Bible so that graduates will:

• Develop a thorough working knowledge of Bible doctrine and systematic theology
• Cultivate a biblical world-view
• Interpret accurately the Bible using the Dispensational, Premillennial hermeneutic

Christian Service - To instill a vision for and commitment to Christian service so that graduates will:

• Engage in vocational Christian service as God leads
• Serve effectively in a local church ministry
• Participate in the cause of world missions

General Education - To broaden the general education of students for effective living as Christiancitizens and workers so that graduates will:

• Communicate effectively in speech and writing, demonstrating skills such as creative expression, exposition, and argumentation
• Interpret and evaluate experiences, literature, language, and ideas in critical, logical, and constructive ways
• Develop aesthetic sensitivities and enhanced creativity
• Cultivate knowledge of other cultures and appreciation for diversity
• Construct an historical nexus for an appreciation of all other disciplines

Professional Skills - To teach students the specialized skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary forcompetent Christian service so that graduates will:

• Minister as pastors, church staff members, evangelists, missionaries, or Christian educators
• Exhibit traits and skills necessary for spiritual leadership
• Be equipped to enter graduate-level professional programs of study

Personal Growth - To foster the personal development of the individual student so thatgraduates will:

• Practice a wholesome balance in diet, exercise, rest, and recreation
• Synthesize a biblical principles of physical, emotional, and social health
• Demonstrate habits of courtesy and thoughtfulness
• Exhibit social skills and graces