Lincoln desires to “prepare servant leaders for the world.” The College defines a servant leader as one who models Christian service and is called by God to lead a group of people to fulfill God’s vision for them in the midst of a changing world. The foundation of our curriculum may be found in Mark 3:14, “and Jesus chose twelve that they might be with Him so that He might send them out…” We want to help you explore what it means to “be chosen,” to hear Christ’s call to servant leadership. We want to help you “be with” Christ, to learn from Him and from us relationally, devotionally, mentally, and in other ways. And we want to help you discover what it means to “be sent,” to be a servant leader
prepared for the world—in all its complexity and diversity—through ministry inside and outside the Church. Our curricular offerings are divided into four fields, and each of these four fields and their field
objectives are listed below.
Bible and Theology Field
The Bible and Theology Field helps students acquire a working knowledge of the Old and New Testaments, a reasonable confidence in their ability to interpret and apply the message of Scripture, and a genuine desire to use this knowledge and ability to grow personally, worship corporately, and witness globally. Students who complete the common core in Bible and Theology will:
1. Know the messages of the Old and New Testaments and their leading theological emphases (especially as they relate to our religious heritage).
2. Understand and appreciate the culturally and linguistically diverse worlds in which the Word of God was revealed.
3. Learn how the Church has interpreted the Bible throughout the ages and how to interpret the Bible for today’s world.
4. Present Scripture in a faithful, clear, and culturally relevant manner, both in the Church and in the world.
5. Know how the Bible sets forth a theistic worldview as the true, distinctive, and livable way of understanding reality.
6. Live a Biblical worldview consistently.
Christian Ministries Field
The Christian Ministries Field helps students develop the character and skills necessary for leadership ministry. The faculty are committed to serving as role models and mentors, providing the educational experiences, and introducing the necessary ministry skills. Students who complete the common core in Christian Ministries and the requirements in their major will:
1. Reflect the character of Christ.
2. Understand what God is doing in the world to accomplish His purposes.
3. Discover their place in God’s plan.
4. Develop passion for a ministry that honors God.
5. Apply the basic ministry skills necessary to carry out their calling from God.
Christian Education Ministries Field
The Christian Education Ministries Field helps students develop the character and skills necessary for servant leadership in educational or care-based settings. This Field is closely aligned with the Christian Ministries Field, but with a distinct focus on education and the helping professions. Students who complete the common core in Christian Ministries and the requirements in their major will:
1. Articulate an approach to education that is consistent with a Christian worldview.
2. Understand from a Christian perspective key educational foundations, such as developmental theories, learning theories, and historical issues.
3. Demonstrate an aptitude for teaching and intervening in diverse educational venues, using an array of methodologies and technologies.
4. Develop administrative skills consistent with their chosen career.
5. Exemplify a theory-informed practice toward lifelong Christian spiritual formation.
General Education Field
The General Education Field helps students understand nature, societies, and themselves; develop a sensitive awareness of a world influenced by complex ideas; critically evaluate their world from a Biblical perspective; and appropriately communicate Christian truth. Students who complete the common core in General Education will:
1. Develop a consistent and comprehensive Christian worldview and use it to analyze their own and other cultures, both past and present.
2. Compare and contrast the ideas, philosophies, and histories of the Western and non-Western worlds.
3. Describe the history and significant contributions of Western society, especially in the context of the development of the Christian church and non-Christian worldviews.
4. Demonstrate a holistic and critical awareness of self and their Christian role in society.
5. Communicate effectively in writing and speaking and in evaluating the communication of others.
6. Demonstrate a knowledge of scientific and mathematical concepts about God’s creation through analysis and application.
MAJORS
Our Honors Degree Program is for students of at least sophomore standing and a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher who desire to go beyond our normal academic journey.