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 Construct and effectively present research using quantitative and qualitative reasoning and scientific data
 Create capstone projects that reflect interdisciplinary competencies and a love of life-long learning
2) Creative- and Critical-Thinking: Students will be able to critically evaluate claims and research, consider multiple perspectives, discern sound premises, and develop biblical viewpoints and creative solutions to problems.
 Incorporate a Reformed Christian worldview into thought, attitudes, and actions, seeking to diminish the power of egocentric and socio-centric tendencies
 Work diligently to develop the habitual virtues of intellectual integrity, humility, civility, empathy, and justice
 Think with contextual discernment in order to live reflectively, rationally, reasonably, and compassionately
 Analyze and evaluate issues objectively in order to form sound judgments and reasoned actions
 Develop and demonstrate creativity, innovation, and imagination
3) Media and Information Literacy: Students will understand the functions of media and other information providers to evaluate critically and make informed decisions as users and producers of information and media content.
 Use media, information, and technology as a redemptive tool
 Foster responsible, conscientious engagement in digital communication and communities
 Embody the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to research with wisdom and discernment
 Demonstrate media literacy by accessing, evaluating, using, producing and communicating
information and technological content
 Communicate transparently by identifying and accounting for presuppositions and biases in
media resources
4) Communication: Students will be able to communicate across diverse audiences effectively, creatively, and persuasively in oral, visual, and written formats.
 Assimilate a biblical worldview into all types of communication
 Weigh the personal, social, ethical, and spiritual consequences of communication and honor
the dignity of every person as created in the image of God
 Create effective communications for intercultural and cross-cultural contexts
 Communicate collaboratively with others in discovering truth and developing solutions to
complex problems
 Promote reasoned and civil discourse in philosophical, political, and religious arenas
5) Cross-Cultural Engagement and Community Connectedness: Students will exhibit biblical habits of the heart through nurturing respect for all, building a sense of community belonging, and being responsible and active global citizens
 Nurture wisdom and discernment (Deeper Learning for Greater Wisdom TM) in order to fulfill God’s mandate for faithful stewardship over the creation and service to humanity
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