Institutional Goals

HBC exists for the purpose of educating Christian men and women to live according to biblical principles consistent with the will of God and to become effective communicators of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for the saving of the lost and the healing of the hurting. To assist in accomplishing its mission, the College has established the following institutional goals:

  • To provide a comprehensive educational system that includes the teaching of biblical and theological studies, general education that contributes to life-long learning, and professional studies related to Christian ministry.
  • To provide an educational environment conducive to an effective teaching-learning process.
  • To foster an educational climate that encourages students to think critically and to discuss freely their ideas, beliefs, and opinions with regard to matters of their education.
  • To provide adequate educational resources through the HBC library (Learning Resource Center) that will enable students to achieve their educational goals.
  • To encourage academic freedom on the part of instructors consistent with the policies established by the College Board of Directors.
  • To provide educational opportunities for the Christian community through special courses, seminars, and workshops.
  • To deliver educational services from a biblical perspective to its students and the community with a high degree of integrity appropriate to institutions of higher education.
  • To provide educational programs to meet the general and specific needs of those whom it seeks to serve.