"Southwestern College provides a biblically integrated education that prepares its graduates to serve the Lord Jesus Christ in ministries and professional occupations." Southwestern College accomplishes its mission by providing goals that define desirable student attributes and provide a foundation for educational growth and ministry experience. 1.    Communication This goal stresses the need for students to articulate acquired foundational knowledge within a biblical worldview. Students must realize that oral and written communication skills are fundamental attributes required in all ministries and professional occupations.   2.    Critical Thinking This goal focuses on the important of analysis and problem solving skills. Students must understand research methodology and be able to evaluate differing points of view.   3.    Biblical Literacy and Integration This goal emphasizes the requirements for competence in biblical knowledge and systematized theological principles. It presumes utilization of literal-grammatical-historical interpretative principles and thoughtful personal application in both vocational and non-vocational arenas.   4.    Technological Literacy Technology is the fastest growth area in today’s culture. This goal mandates the integration of computer skills with academic programs and ministry. Students must be able to respond to the rapid changes in production and transmission of information in order to be responsible citizens in the global community.   5.    Personal and Professional Ethics This goal accentuates the need for students to develop a mindset and lifestyle that conforms to the image of Jesus Christ. It presupposes the dignity of all persons created in the image of God. Students are mentored to live a life of integrity, to grow and mature in Christian character, to serve the body of Christ, and to live as responsible citizens.   6.    Interpersonal Skills This goal affirms the need for students to interact thoughtfully and compassionately within a team. It presumes the ability to develop listening skills and manifest sensitivity to cultural, racial and gender differences. Students who emerge as leaders within the group must serve others with humility as modeled by Jesus Christ.