Program Goals

1. Students will be able to do exegesis in an original Biblical language.
2. Students will be able to apply principles of hermeneutics in Bible study.
3. Students will have an understanding of basic theology.
4. Students will be able to work collaboratively with speakers of minority languages.
5. Students will be able to produce scientific descriptions of minority languages and cultures.
6. Students will be able to produce literature and materials for literacy instruction, to promote mother-tongue literacy as a community value, and to translate the Bible into a receptor language.
7. Students will be able to design plans and strategies for the entire range of objectives in a literacy-based ministry of translation and development.
8. Students will grow in love for God, love for others, and will manifest the fruit of the Spirit.
9. Students will deepen their commitment to world evangelism.
10. Students will be able to cope with spiritual conflict through their resources in Christ.