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Curiosity

Bringing hope requires rigorous inquiry and creative wonder to seek solutions to complex problems.

We are committed to nurturing curiosity 鈥 a virtuous desire to learn more about God and Creation 鈥 through research and teaching excellence that renews the mind and enriches the disciplines. Our commitment to academic rigor stems from our belief that Jesus embodies truth, and thus, we pursue big questions without trepidation. And because God says, 鈥淲ith me all things are possible,鈥 (Matthew 19:26) we prepare students to be problem-solvers who are unafraid to run toward the world鈥檚 largest challenges.

Strategic Priorities

  • Propel students on a lifelong journey of discovery that empowers them to lead a life of meaning and ignites an enduring commitment to impact the world鈥檚 biggest problems
  • Ensure integration of curricular and co-curricular programming in order to equip students with competencies and mindsets they can confidently articulate and apply beyond Hope
  • Leverage and measure the transformative power of a Christian liberal arts education to equip students with the knowledge, skills, habits and mindsets to lead, innovate and thrive in an ever-changing world

Core Initiatives

  • Expand Faculty-Student Research and Creative Activity as a Cornerstone of Hope
  • Invest in a Next-Generation Teaching and Learning Center and the North Campus Gateway