About American Baptist College

Mission Statement

American Baptist College equips students for Christian service and leadership through an interdisciplinary education emphasizing biblical and theological studies.

Identity

American Baptist College is a Christian College dedicated to educating and developing Christians for worldwide leadership and service. We are committed to providing men and women with an outstanding interdisciplinary undergraduate professional education in Bible, theology, and the social and natural sciences. We train both clergy and laity for the practice of Christian ministry and various professional social vocations. We believe in fostering an academic environment in which students and faculty dialogue about critical issues facing the church, society and world. Our holistic educational philosophy enhances the spiritual, intellectual, and social growth of our students.   American Baptist College is a place where men and women can come to prepare for ministerial vocations in and beyond the church with a Christian theological understanding of the world.

Goals

Goal 1. American Baptist College will provide a comprehensive interdisciplinary education that emphasizes academic excellence and encourages growth in biblical studies, theological education, ethics and the traditions of the Christian faith.

Goal 2. American Baptist College will encourage excellence in learning, teaching, research, administration and development.

Goal 3. American Baptist College will continue to manage the resources of the College in a fiscally responsible and highly accountable manner.

Goal 4. American Baptist College will achieve the highest levels of institutional effectiveness through evaluation and implementation of programs that safeguard the integrity of our mission.

Goal 5. American Baptist College will graduate quality students who are committed to Christian standards of social justice and the full humanity of all persons.

Values Statement

In accordance with the mission of American Baptist College, the Board of Trustees has approved a set of institutional core values. The following list of core institutional values guide the administration, faculty, staff and students of American Baptist College in fulfilling the mission of American Baptist College.

Caring

Maintaining an ethic of care that is committed to treating all people with compassion, dignity, sensitivity, empathy and justice.

Nurturing

We are committed to an educational and academic environment that furthers the professional, spiritual, and personal development of students, faculty, and staff.

Stewardship

We recognize our obligation to safeguard the integrity of our mission by managing the resources of the College in a fiscally responsible and highly accountable manner.

Excellence

We are committed to achieving the highest level of performance in all we do, at all levels of the organization. The College recognizes and rewards excellence in teaching, other scholarly pursuits, and service.

Integrity

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of justice, ethical, religious, and professional conduct.

Respect

We encourage mutual respect among faculty, staff and students recognizing that each person is a distinct individual with specific needs and concerns.

Teamwork

We work together as a team, recognizing that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. We encourage active participation in collaborative efforts to enhance the quality and effectiveness of our teaching, outreach, service and management functions.

Accountability

Accountability permeates every aspect of our organization, with each member of the College accepting responsibility for the consequences of his or her actions. Furthermore, we collectively share responsibility to insure that all activities are aligned with the College’s mission and values.

Quality

We believe in meeting, or exceeding, the expectations for our internal and external constituencies.