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The purpose of the Bachelor of Religion Program at Midwest University is to provide Christian education through an undergraduate program, which will help develop God-fearing and Christ-honoring Christian leaders; nurture discerning goal-directed graduates with a Biblical world-view and Christian life style; train disciples of Jesus Christ through obedience to his mission commands and dependence upon the historic Christian faith; serve God, His church, and the world.
Educational Objectives :
To fulfill its mission, the University endeavors to encourage students' spiritual, personal, academic, and ministerial growth and development through the pursuit of the following educational objectives:
1. Spiritual Objectives
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Students will come to better know Christ as a result of their studies and dedication to His service. |
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Students will experience and learn to express the love of Christ through regular fellowship, worship service attendance, and personal devotion. |
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Student will develop Christian ministry by exercising their spiritual gifts and applying their knowledge of God in practical settings. |
2. Ministerial Objectives practicum assignment
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Students will demonstrate a commitment to ministry in the local church by volunteering to serve in local church functions, and through practicum assignments. |
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Students will demonstrate the skills learned by participating in appropriate outreach activities. |
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Students will demonstrate leadership qualities by accepting responsible roles in planning, decision making, reporting and timely, and efficient project completion. |
3. Academic Objectives
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The evaluation of academic objectives will be measured through class assignments and ultimately meeting all requirements for graduation. |
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Students through their academic studies will develop a Biblical worldview, which acknowledges God and His word as the center of all knowledge. |
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Students will demonstrate an ability to interpret the word of God, apply Biblical principles, and clearly communicate learned principles in various ministry settings. |
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Students will demonstrate the knowledge and skills acquired for fulfilling their vocational calling by meeting and preferably excelling in academic performance and extra curricula activities. |
Requirements for Graduation :
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The Bachelor of Religion degree requirement of 123 semester credit hours includes 36 credit hours for general education and a minimum of 36 credit hours completed at Midwest University. |
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The student must successfully complete a prescribed course of study with a minimum of 2.00 (C) grade point average on a 4.00 scale. |
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Prior to graduation the student must meet all financial obligations to the institution. All candidates for graduation are expected to demonstrate sound scholarship, consistent Christian Conduct and attitude, and reasonable suitability for effective Christian ministries. In addition, the appropriate School faculty should fully recommend the candidate for graduation. |
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All candidates for graduation should attend a graduation ceremony. |
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