Educational Statement
Judson is an evangelical Christian university that represents the Church at work in higher education, equipping students to be fully developed, responsible persons who glorify God by the quality of their personal relationships, their work, and their citizenship within the community, the nation and the world. Through a broadly based education in the liberal arts, sciences and professions, the university enables its students to acquire ideas and concepts that sharpen their insights, develop skills appropriate to their career goals, and develop the skills and commitment for lifelong learning. The Judson community experience challenges graduates to be decisive leaders and active participants in church and society, articulate proponents of Biblical Christianity, persuasive advocates for the sovereignty of God over all life, and effective ambassadors for Christ.
Educational Goals
At Judson University we seek to offer a diverse learning experience that infuses the Christian faith, investigates significant questions of life, and integrates an individual’s sense of purpose.
Members of the Judson University Community will encounter the Christian faith through critical and disciplined interaction with God’s word and God’s world. Rigorous engagement with the Christian faith and its implications for life, work, and learning equips us to become ethical and redemptive servants, leaders, and stewards.
Members of the Judson University Community will pursue academic formation by developing valuable practical and intellectual skills (e.g., expertise in major/field, critical and creative thinking, information literacy, integrative learning, and effective communication), connecting all areas of study in a variety of ways, and practicing the capacity to contribute to our communities.
Members of the Judson University Community will bear witness to each other’s search for purpose. We are created in God’s image and therefore possess gifts and interests that may be cultivated in disciplinary study leading to meaningful work, the well-being of individuals, and the flourishing of communities.
Operational Objectives
Judson will be a Christ-centered community that cares.
The total Judson community will minister to the whole student, addressing academic, spiritual, physical, emotional, and social needs in a multicultural and multinational environment.
Judson will deliver Christ-honoring professional service in all operations to all stakeholders
Judson faculty and staff will be spiritually maturing Christians who minister through learning, facilitating, mentoring and advising.
Learner-centered education in the liberal arts and sciences will undergird all programs.
Judson will be financially healthy.
The university will embrace growth in student populations and programs through ongoing strategic planning and assessment.
A CONservative, Evangelical Christian Institution
Judson University is and has been a conservative, evangelical Christian university that represents the Church at work in higher education, equipping students to be fully developed, responsible persons who glorify God by the quality of their personal relationships, their work, and their citizenship within the community, the nation and the world. In addition, and as stated in the “1968 Statement of Purpose” and reflected in other documents, the academic experience at Judson is founded within the context of the liberal arts tradition.
Judson’s faith identity is defined by three foundational principles. First, and as mentioned above, Judson is a conservative, evangelical, Christian university, reflecting the commitment to share God’s love through Jesus Christ throughout the world. Second, Judson is a Baptist institution of higher education, and its historical faith perspective shapes its academic and co-curricular programs. Third, the evangelical Baptist commitment provides a learning environment that is predominantly, but not exclusively, Christian.
There are ten qualities that clearly reflect how Judson University Trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, students and alumni are to live out the three foundational principles of the University’s faith identity. To learn more about these ten qualities, read Judson’s Faith Identity Statement.
Our MOTTO
Christus Lux Mundi or “Christ, Light of the World”
Community Standards
We, at Judson University, do not wish to be conformed to the standards of this world, but pray to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. Therefore, for the advancement of the Kingdom of God and well-being of the Judson University community, we pledge ourselves to strive to embody the fruit of the Spirit as listed in Galatians 5:22-23.
Love. We will seek for others what we desire for ourselves.
Joy. We will cultivate a deep sense of contentment in every situation.
Peace. We will exhibit the serenity that comes from our awareness of God’s presence.
Patience. We will show tolerance when events or individuals behave contrary to our expectations.
Kindness. We will balance clear standards with a generosity of spirit.
Goodness. We will strive to live morally upright lives in relation to God and others.
Faithfulness. We will be trustworthy in our relationship to God and others.
Gentleness. We will be submissive, teachable and warm in spirit.
Self-control. We will channel our desires and energies into biblically acceptable expressions.
We humbly ask God to supply through His Holy Spirit, the power and the will to attain these goals.
