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ACADEMICS

tudy to show thyself approved unto God. These

works from II Timothy 2:15 may be the best

known reference to studying in the Bible, but

they are by no means the last words on the

subject. Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and I

Thessalonians also use the word STUDY. There

are many other scriptural references to the

concept of study using different words or

phrases. Joshua 1:8 is a commandment to

meditate on the word both day and night. Study

could be substituted for the word meditate.

The academic program is designed to prepare

the student intellectually for the challenges that

ie ahead. The courses equip the student with the

knowledge needed to make a difference in his or

her chosen ministry. However, it is ultimately the

student’s responsibility to develop the skills and

to learn the facts that result in sound judgement.

True wisdom yields good decisions.

The strength of an educational program does

not rely solely on the merit of the instructors’

abilities or the textbooks’ qualifications. It is also

confederate with our desire to learn and our

drive to excel, which results in actions that are

done all to the glory of God.

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