School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University

2010-2011
Timeless Truth…
Timeless Truth in a Changing World – Education for Life
William Jessup University
Education at William Jessup University offers students the opportunity to seek meaning, truth, and direction for their lives through
a curriculum that is both classic – rooted in the educational traditions of the past – and relevant – vital for success today.
Stimulated by the challenge of educating a new generation of students, the faculty has explored the question, What does it mean
to educate Christians in the twenty-first century? Ironically, the answer is found in a first century tale, as the story of Jesus’
encounter with his disciples on the road to Emmaus, recorded in the gospel of Luke, provides the metaphor for Christian higher
education at William Jessup University.
Emmaus is a story about one day in the life of two people. Walking together toward a town called Emmaus, they were talking
about everything that had happened. At that moment, life was uncertain, the future unsure, and trust in anything or anyone
seemed a precious risk. As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked with them.
He listened to their concerns, shared biblical truth, and spent time with them. An encounter with truth and compassion radically
changed their lives.
Education at WJU offers our students an Emmaus experience – the opportunity to seek meaning in the person of Jesus Christ,
explore truth in both His word and His world, and find direction for their personal and professional lives.
Central to each student’s course of study are the Foundational Studies, a core of classes that position students as leaders in their
world. WJU seeks to develop the whole person by developing skills in communication, quantitative reasoning, and critical
thinking and by exposing students to a broad cross-section of knowledge in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities.
Through their study, students:
• Gain the knowledge and skills to stand firm on an unshakable foundation, strengthened for the challenges ahead;
• Grow as an individual of spiritual and moral integrity who cares for other people, other cultures, and the natural world;
and
• Develop a voice of advocacy and compassion.
The individual majors offer students opportunity to focus their education and gain expertise in a particular area. All degree
programs at William Jessup University equip the student to apply the principles in their field to positions of leadership in church
and society. In these classes students test their interest, develop their skills, and discern God’s direction in their lives.
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