-IT holds that education for all ministry contexts is predicated on the acquisition of foundational knowledge, skills, and values. The educated person has a distinctive worldview that enables him or her to make specific and positive contributions to society, career, ministry, or profession. The General Education Core ensures that students receive the breadth of knowledge essential for the educated person and necessary for continuing on to more in-depth study within chosen majors.




Completion of the General Education core should enable students to:
Demonstrate effective communication skills in written and spoken English.
Discuss and identify the importance and function of great literature.
Examine the principles of human nature and behavior, integrating behavioral science and the Christian faith.
Identify concepts of human society and cross-cultural variation, including ways individuals and groups function, interact, and change.
Demonstrate the ability to think critically and clearly about issues in professional and personal life.
Demonstrate knowledge of the physical universe and appreciate the scientific methodology that investigates it.
Identify how the basic principles of biblical ethics apply to contemporary culture.
Examine western civilization in global context with particular emphasis on the history of Christianity.
Engage in intentional spiritual growth toward Christ-like character and service. less