Truth
The Bible is our ultimate authority.
¶¶Òõpro and Grace Theological Seminary are affiliated with the Charis Fellowship, formerly known as the Fellowship of the Grace Brethren. Charis is a network of churches, colleges, and affiliated organizations that communicate and work together to spread the Gospel. The good news is, you do not have to come from the Brethren denomination for Grace to be the right place for you! We have students from many different backgrounds that are united under core doctrinal beliefs straight from Scripture. The tenets of our faith can be boiled down to:
The Bible is our ultimate authority.
The Church is meant to provide support and care.
The Great Commission can only be accomplished by working together.
Our first priority is to learn about our faith – what it means to be a Christian, how to engage in the Christian community, and why the Bible is so important for our spiritual wellbeing. We want to be a Christian college that has open conversations about the joys and difficulties of walking with Christ:
As we learn about our faith, we value application as an important next step. We are a Christian college that doesn’t just talk about our faith but brings our Biblical knowledge into real life. This is done through faith integration in the classroom as well as developing Christ-like behavior and skills:
Applying your faith to real life takes practice. We are a Christian college that puts our faith on display to the surrounding community. ¶¶Òõpro provides opportunities for students to bring their faith into real life by serving other people:
Live God’s Word (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
We study and apply the Bible to every aspect of our lives.
As expressed in our Covenant of Faith, the Bible is our only infallible rule of faith and practice. God’s Word strengthens our character, sharpens our competence, and prepares us to make Christ known through service.
Serve Humbly (Philippians 2:3-4)
We put the needs of others before ourselves.
Christ’s example of humility informs our beliefs that all are created equal and no one is better than anyone else. Humility fuels our intellectual curiosity and life-long learning. We seek to understand before being understood and engage in interpersonal relationships with empathy.
Pursue Excellence (Colossians 3:23)
We strive for the highest standards to honor God and uplift others.
God has created each of us unique and gifted. We want to learn continuously, be innovative, and engage the world effectively, stewarding the gifts we have been given.
Value Mentorship (Proverbs 27:17)
We grow together through life-on-life investment.
We value and believe mentorship is a primary means toward growth—spiritual, relational, academic, and professional and we pursue opportunities to foster mentoring relationships with and for our students and seek our own growth in relationships with others.
Engage our Community (Matthew 22:39)
We contribute to the flourishing of our local community and world.
We are called to engage our local community and the world. We seek to do things in partnership with our community and pursue good for those who live near us.
Email:
admissions@grace.edu
Phone:
(800) 544-7223, ext. 6001.