"The Church consists of all those who , in this present dispensation , truly believe on Jesus Christ and is the body and bride of Christ, which Christ loves and for which I-le has given Himself. "There is a personal devil , a being of great cunning who can exert vast power only so far as God suffers him to do so, and who shall ult imately be cast into the lake of fire and brimstone ." THE OBJECTIVES OF THE COLLEGE Academic Objectives: The College seeks to provide thorough training and sound scholar ship in all the areas provided in its curriculum. It further seeks to create in the students a thirst for knowledge and to teach effective methods of investigation whereby such knowledge may be obtained during the course of study and in the years following their formal period of training. Civic Objectives: The College holds to the conviction that the good Christian is likewise a good citizen of the State. It teaches , both by precept and example, that good citizens respect authority, submit to the laws of the land , and seek constructive change through legal channels. The College encourages the students to participate actively, while in college and throughout life, in the development of the general welfare of their fellowmen, both in community and national life. It further seeks to instill a genuine concern for the general welfare of mankind the world around. Cultural Objectives: The College seeks to provide students with a wholesome cultural program which will inculcate an appreciation for the finer things of life as expressed in the fine arts, literature, history, and the civi lizations of peoples and nations both past and present. Social Objectives: The College seeks to provide the students with a well-rounded soc ial program that will develop personality and fit them in a normal and wholesome manner to take their places in the home , local church, and community. The program is further de signed to develop and maintain high moral standards in the lives of the students, for their own benefit and in order that they might serve as wholesome examples and leaders wherever they may live and work. Spiritual Objectives: The College aims to send forth men and women who express through their lives a complete and valid commitment to the claims of Christ; a compre hensive knowledge of the Word of God, with ability to use it in all walks of life in leading men to Christ and, with wisdom , to teach it to believers that they may grow in grace; and an enduement with power by the infilling of the Holy Spirit , expressing itself in Chris tian love for all men and a desire for their salvation. Vocational roid Professional Objectives: The College seeks to provide thorough prepar atory training in those areas of its curriculum in which students may desire to pursue graduate work leading to a profession. It seeks also to provide adequate terminal training in those areas of its curriculum which are designed to prepare students for their life work. BOOK STORE The College Bookstore is open six days and two evenings a week to supply all required textbooks, as well as non-required books. Students will find a large selection of cards, stationery, gift items , records and music, school and art supplies, plus items for personal needs. Bibles in a variety of styles and bindings are available. Special services to students include ordering any books in print and imprinting Bibles.
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