The religion department strives to teach the skill and value of critical thinking toward Scripture and historical-denominational traditions with an aim toward deeper commitments to God as known in Jesus Christ and greater critical appreciation for the students' own heritage.
The department also seeks to expose all students to Judeo-Christian history, literature and values in particular conversation with Anabaptist and Mennonite perspectives and traditions; and to be a defining center of contemporary free church theology for both the academic community and the Anabaptist and Mennonite traditions.
The department offers majors in religion and youth ministries and recreation; a pre-seminary program; minors in biblical studies, missions, peace and conflict studies, theological studies, philosophy, youth ministry; and a certificate in mediation.
