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Q: What’s on the horizon for Church Relations – this Web site page and the Office of Church Relations?

Friends, in order to better serve you, we will be working on developing both this site and our services to the church in the coming months. Check back to this particular site from time to time to learn what’s new. In the meantime, we wanted you to know how much we value our Christian faith and our relationship to the church.

Q: What can be found on this site today?

We want you to get a little better acquainted with how our faith is blended with learning; some of our history with the church; our intention to share the Christian commitment with our students; our commitment servanthood throughout life; and ways we integrate faith and learning.

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Is it really possible to blend faith and learning?
Yes. We think it is. In fact, we know that it is possible. Read on to find out how Anderson University is engaged in the pursuit of truth from a Christian faith perspective.

We open our arms, to persons who are at varied places in their search for God.
We see, as an important part of our mission, touching the lives of university students, as Christ commands to do so. Therefore, we accept students who are strong, committed Christians, students who are still searching, students who do not yet know that there is something to seek, and students who have rejected the search.

What kinds of things does Anderson University do to stay in touch with the church?

  • Our doors, phones, and ears are always open to hear from you.
  • In addition to a management team that is sensitive to the church’s needs, Anderson University has an Office of Church Relations, headed by an ordained minister. You may send a message to this office.
  • In the autumn of 2000 we launched a new initiative through our School of Theology called the Christian Leadership Program. We believe the dynamic services and training made available through this program offers exciting opportunities for churches and theology students.
  • We have staff members who attend meetings of the Church of God that are held in regions throughout the country.
  • At other times during the year, we have opportunities to meet with various church leaders and pastors.
  • In order to keep church leaders informed about noteworthy campus news, we are making plans to send our premier university magazine, Signatures, to churches.
  • In our attempt to assists churches in making it more affordable for their young people to attend Anderson University, we have developed a Matching Scholarship Program. Churches contribute money to AU and the university matches every dollar (up to $1,500 per student) given by those enrolled churches and puts it into financial aid to that particular church's students. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.

How does Anderson University live out its faith, and blend that faith with academic learning?
We take commitment to our faith seriously. We take our commitment to academic excellence seriously. One of the best ways we can serve the church is to truly live out our faith and put into practice our mission to blend faith and learning. We strive to do this in the classroom; in the way we live our lives, and in the programs we offer to students.

Anderson University has a covenant relationship with the church.
We take commitment to our faith seriously. It is a relationship that we treasure. Our dynamic relationship with the church grounds us in our faith and inspires us to achieve great things.

Anderson University was founded 88 years ago by leaders of the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana) movement who felt the call to educate and to equip young men and women for a life of faith and service in their church, and community.

We were founded in the free and open traditions of the Church of God. Our faith calls us to search the world of God to better understand His will in our lives. It commands us to reach others with His message of redemption.

Like a beautiful gem, Anderson University has many facets.
Depending on the perspective with which you view us, you may glimpse the many dimensions that together make us strong.

Anderson University is a place of faith and learning of the highest order.
At Anderson University, we work to help our students seek their faith, and to apply it to their daily life and academic learning. We take seriously our call to reflect His light to our students and to the world community.

Anderson University is a place of academic excellence for students and personnel alike.
We strive for excellence in our academic community. Anderson University students receive instruction by Christian faculty of the highest caliber. These men and women challenge students and themselves to stretch their minds and hearts. Staying on the cutting edge of our world requires that we bring all of the latest technologies to our classrooms, residence halls, and offices.

Anderson University is a place where we hold servanthood to be essential.
As followers of Christ, we are called to serve God and to minister to others. Our leadership, faculty and staff understand the importance of being salt and light in the world.

Service can take many forms, and can be offered in both the lofty and lowly setting in life. Students who attend Anderson University will experience this concept and have opportunities to serve at home and around the world. More importantly, we hope they come to understand the need to use their personal and professional giftedness to serve upon graduation.

Through course curriculum (short and longer term internships; and short term service) and volunteer program offerings, students are encouraged to understand and to serve persons in need – in our home community, around the world.

Some examples include:

  • Volunteer work in schools and agencies, such as Habitat for Humanity, After School care program at Park Place Church of God, visits to local nursing homes, visitation to prisons, etc.
  • Nursing Department senior inter-cultural nursing service Social Work senior capstone journey
  • Tri-S program to both tour and work in many places in the world
  • Internships in churches and agencies

Anderson University is a place where character and integrity are stressed.
Character and integrity have always been important to us at Anderson University. Students and staff are challenged to live exemplary Christian lives. We intend to graduate persons with a global perspective who are competent, caring, creative, generous persons of character, and potential

Thank you for your interest in our heritage, and in our relationship with the church.
As mentioned above, we will be developing these pages to better serve you in the future. Stop by this site at another time.

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