Academics
Be a Disciple who’s Equipped with Biblical Truth & a Solid Worldview
Academics at a Glance:
The coursework is framed to help you grow within three main areas of your life: intellectually, spiritually, and physically.
It prepares you to face real-life issues and answer hard questions with a clear-cut curriculum. While establishing your worldview, it’ll help you navigate your walk with the Lord as you grow in your knowledge of God.
Become a well-rounded disciple of Christ.
Take classes that help you…
Solidfy and understand a biblical worldview while comparing it to others
Become familiar with other religions to help inform Gospel conversations
Practice spiritual disciplines and learn how to naturally incorporate them into your daily life
Experience firsthand how missions plays into the local and global church
Apply leadership principles into a summer practicum under a professional Christian mentor
Learn Experientially.
Take your class knowledge and apply it in real-life settings. Whether you’re leading a group on a hiking trip, sharing the gospel on a local or international missions trip, or something in between, LIFT teaches you how to live and lead as one of Jesus’ disciples.
College Partnerships: Optional Credits
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Crown College offers 24 undergraduate and 12 graduate-level credits in Spiritual Transformation and Leadership Training.
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Gordon College offers up to 24 undergraduate credits for the year.
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Houghton University offers their students 24 credits for the year. With one additional course at Houghton University, students will complete a minor in Leadership.
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Roberts Wesleyan University offers 20 credits for their students throughout the year of LIFT as well.
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Cairn University offers 24 credits a year to any student (whether from Cairn or not). These credits are transferable to other colleges.
End your Year in Style
Upon completing LIFT, you’ll celebrate with a banquet held in your honor, followed by a ceremony to present certificates of completion. You will also be given your class grades and the college credit information needed for transferable credit.
Explore Another Key Area of LIFT
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Christian Community
Learn more about yourself in a safe and Christ-focused community that is on the same journey as you are.
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Servant-Leadership
Learn who you are as a leader through classes, excursions, and serving our conference and summer season members.
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Academics
Take advantage of earning college credits through coursework framed to help you grow within three main areas of your life: intellectually, spiritually, and physically.
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Professional Development
Develop an unparalleled professional skillset through mentorship, coaching, job shadows, resume seminars, and more!
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Missional Living
Develop a missionally-minded perspective through urban, regional, and international mission work.
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Outdoor Adventure
Learn specialized outdoor skills while overcoming challenges, taking risks, and making decisions during your wilderness excursions.
