2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog - Westminster College

12 / Westminster College
Today, the College continually strives creatively to understand and to express the
relationship between its religious heritage and the liberal arts ideals and values in
ways relevant to a rapidly changing world. Westminster embraces the total Church
in its divisions and the human race in its diversity. The College is critically open to
the moral and spiritual character of different religious traditions and resolves to be
truly ecumenical, ready to participate in interfaith dialogues and endeavors.
THE COLLEGE
Westminster’s Board of Trustees, administration, faculty and students develop
their policies and practices based on the principles, values and ideals of Christian
faith. Every member of the Westminster College community is expected to honor
the standards of compassion, justice, and a disciplined life in the pursuit of
excellence.
ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS
Westminster is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and
Schools, and is a charter member of the Association. The teacher preparation
programs are approved by the Department of Education of the commonwealth of
Pennsylvania. The program in chemistry is approved by the American Chemical
Society. Westminster College is an accredited institutional member of the National
Association of Schools of Music. The College is a member of the American Council
on Education, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities,
the Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities, and other national
organizations.