2011-2012 Academic Catalog - Victory University

DEPARTMENTAL DESCRIPTION AND MISSIONThe Department of Bible and Theology provides an intellectually stimulating curriculum that isdesigned to promote theological understanding, to encourage spiritual formation, and to fosterministry preparedness. Our mission is to instruct, prepare, and encourage followers of JesusChrist to serve God and others, seeking the establishment of the Kingdom of God “on earth as itis in heaven.” Toward this end, the Department seeks to:Guide students toward an authentic, personal, and growing relationship with JesusChrist as Savior and Lord.Assist students in becoming familiar with the general content and meaning of the Bible,using it as the authoritative guide for faith and practice.Encourage students to combine sincere convictions regarding the Word of God withhonesty and openness to new insights.Lead students into God-honoring investigation and inquiry concerning the great issuesof life and how they might be addressed through a Christian world and life view.Each full-time and adjunct faculty member has committed his or her life to Jesus Christ asSavior and Lord, continues to seek to be conformed to the image of Christ, strongly believesthat the Bible is the Word of God, and is devoted to teaching from a Christ-centeredperspective. In all, the faculty and students in the Department are a community of learners anddisciples of Jesus Christ for God’s glory.The Department seeks to prepare students for vocational opportunities in the various fields ofChristian ministry and/or graduate study in the various areas of theological and ministrystudies.153