Mission
Our mission is:
To provide biblical, theological and academic education with an emphasis on the renewing work of the Holy Spirit for the equipping of men and women who will bear witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ, proclaim the kingdom of God and contribute to the renewal of the Church.
Core Values
The School of Divinity is committed to the following core values:
- Spiritual formation within the context of life-long learning, which recognizes the ongoing development of Christ-like character as the primary building block for Christian life and service.
- Leadership development from a renewal perspective, which embraces the contemporary expression of the Holy Spirit.
- Excellence in biblical, theological and academic education, which is grounded on the authority of the Bible as the inspired Word of God, and which reflects cutting-edge scholarship.
- Practical training and experience that promote healthy habits of the heart, mind and spirit, and which equip graduate professionals for fruitful ministry in the church, community and the world.
- Advancement of world evangelization and discipleship, which are primary biblical mandates.
Statement of Faith
Regent University is a Christ-centered institution. The board of trustees, along with the faculty and staff of the university, are committed to an evangelical interpretation and application of the Christian faith. The campus community is closely identified with the present-day renewal movement, which emphasizes the gifts, fruit and ministries of the Holy Spirit. It is expected that all trustees, officers, administrators and faculty will subscribe to this statement in writing:
- The Holy Bible is the inspired, infallible and authoritative source of Christian doctrine and precept;
- There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Ghost;
- Man was created in the image of God, but, as a result of sin, is lost and powerless to save himself;
- The only hope for man is to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, the virgin-born son of God, who died to take upon Himself the punishment for the sin of mankind, and who rose from the dead, so that by receiving Him as Savior and Lord, man is redeemed by His blood;
- Jesus Christ will personally return to Earth in power and glory;
- The Holy Spirit indwells those who receive Christ, for the purpose of enabling them to live righteous and holy lives;
- The Church is the body of Christ and is comprised of all those who through belief in Christ have been spiritually regenerated by the indwelling Holy Spirit. The mission of the Church is worldwide evangelization and the nurture and discipling of Christians. (Board of Trustees, Resolution #3, September 25, 1977).
Distinctives
The School of Divinity serves students from many church traditions and backgrounds (denominational and independent). We desire to equip students to minister effectively within their own church traditions and various spheres of influence. In particular, we seek to serve students and churches within the spiritual renewal movement. As an educational and faith community we assume that students are active in ministry. Correspondingly, we seek to encourage their growth in: spiritual formation, theological and biblical integrity, the fruit and gifts of the Holy Spirit, and commitment to the Church and its outward thrust in evangelism and missions.
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