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The curriculum of Ozark Christian College includes courses in three areas: General Education, Biblical Education, and Professional Education.
General Education (GE)
The General Education (GE) curriculum contributes to the learning goal by equipping students with the foundational skills, knowledge, and disposition necessary to be productive, well-informed, and ethical members of society. More specifically, our general education curriculum both (a) prepares students for the more specialized learning of our biblical and professional curriculum, and (b) provides the skills necessary to apply this learning to the settings and problems they will engage in the world we are sending them out to serve.
Biblical Education (BE)
The Biblical Education (BE) curriculum contributes to the learning goal by equipping students to know and affirm the content of the Bible and interpret it to discern the author’s intended meaning. It will also contribute to the spiritual formation of students so that they can effectively serve in the church and the world. This biblical foundation will guide students in forming a Christian worldview and philosophy of ministry to be developed in the general and professional curricula.
Professional Education (PE)
The Professional Education (PE) curriculum contributes to the learning goal by preparing students with practical instruction for effective ministry inside the church vocationally or in the larger marketplace. Through classroom instruction and field experience, as well as an emphasis on Christian service, students will be equipped with a framework that is designed to shape their motives, strategies, applications, and practices of various ministry skills.
Students will be able to...
The courses within the three areas of the curriculum work together so that upon completion of the course of study at Ozark Christian College, students will be able to:
1. Communicate Effectively
1.1. Communicate ideas effectively with clarity, focus, and appropriate style.
1.2. Present material that is well organized and accurate.
1.3. Craft communication for diverse contexts and audiences.
1.4. Demonstrate skills necessary to engage the culture in which Christian service takes place.
1.5. Contribute constructively with others to accomplish shared objectives.
1.6. Exhibit empathy, active listening, and compassionate care.
2. Think Critically
2.1. Articulate a Christian worldview.
2.2. Analyze different worldviews in light of the Christian worldview.
2.3. Employ principles for biblical interpretation.
2.4. Synthesize biblical content into a theological framework.
2.5. Access and evaluate relevant (quantitative or qualitative) data.
2.6. Develop logical and effective conclusions based on evaluation.
3. Integrate Knowledge
3.1. Integrate information from various disciplines into Christian service contexts.
3.2. Create a lifelong learning strategy that fosters continuous growth.
3.3. Articulate a Christian identity in light of the work and life of Jesus Christ.
3.4. Engage in spiritual practices.
3.5. Major Program Outcomes (all program outcomes are listed in the catalog)
Disability Services
Ozark Christian College is committed to full compliance with all laws regarding equal opportunity for students with disabilities. Students, the faculty, and the Academics Office all play a role in ensuring that reasonable and appropriate accommodations are provided in a timely and effective manner.
