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; 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; and minors in biblical studies, missions, peace and conflict studies, theological studies, philosophy and youth ministry.
