1.06¾MISSION/VISION
IMPLEMENTATION PHILOSOPHY
Academics being the central purpose for an educational institution, Brewton-Parker College affirms its commitment to the tradition of liberal arts education that aims to provide a core of knowledge in an atmosphere of free inquiry. Further, the College seeks to train students to develop the capacity for understanding and judgment in a critical context, to evaluate information and see its relevance in the various situations of life, and to commit to a life of continued learning. To achieve this end the College supports:
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A community of learners who are committed to upholding rigorous
academic standards and whose emphasis is on critical thinking skills.
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A highly qualified faculty who encourage students to reach
their full academic potential, seek to relate their classroom to the world,
and employ an interdisciplinary approach in an atmosphere of free inquiry.
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A dynamic faculty engaged in ongoing scholarly pursuits and
in advancing pedagogical techniques.
In providing an undergraduate education
that is informed by the Christian faith, Brewton-Parker College will:
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Employ a Christian worldview to guide every area of the College
in developing an appreciation for and an understanding of the Christian faith.
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Foster a Christ-centered environment in which members of
the College community model Christian values and are free to express their
faith.
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Remain mindful of its Christian heritage as a Georgia Baptist
institution and will strive to become a liberal arts college of distinction
for all students, regardless of their denominational affiliation or religious
preference, who seek a Christian higher education.
Members of the Brewton-Parker College
community will nurture each other within a Christian environment and encourage
the intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth of the students
entrusted to our care. Activities
both inside and outside the classroom will:
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Recognize and reinforce the dignity and worth of the individual
by acknowledging individual convictions and cultural differences through
civility, tolerance, fairness, and compassion.
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Encourage the cultivation of those traits of character and
intellect that represent the zenith of human maturation and include personal
integrity, ethical decision making, the exercise of compassion, and the pursuit
of spiritual development, excellence and high ideals.
· Inspire a commitment to a life of service that is based upon the collegiate experience of individual respect and encouragement as well as the example of the Brewton-Parker College community where service is seen as a social and civic responsibility and as an expression of Christian stewardship.