Mission and Purpose

Pensacola Christian College was founded in 1974 under the leadership of Arlin and Beka Horton. God called this institution into existence for His glory. The goal was to train young men and women in higher education for a life of service to Jesus Christ. The founders’ vision is for PCC to be an excellent Christian educational institution which glorifies Christ as the source of all wisdom and knowledge, and educates students based on biblical values. Through the years, the administration, faculty, and staff have been dedicated to training young people for serving God.

Our mission is to promote the cause of Christ by providing a distinctively Christian-traditional, liberal arts education that develops students spiritually, intellectually, morally, culturally, and socially. The College has its own unique personality, character, and philosophy of education in line with its mission.

Our purpose in both undergraduate and graduate programs is to produce Christian leaders who are knowledgeable, articulate, moral, dedicated to excellence, and committed to serving Jesus Christ as they learn to influence the world by applying biblical principles in their chosen field and daily life. Courses and programs may be developed which are consistent with the founding mission.

Objectives

PCC’s objectives relate to the purpose and central theme of educating the Christian to make his life distinctively Christian. General objectives are for the graduate of Pensacola Christian to be

1. academically and intellectually competent in his chosen field of study;
2. knowledgeable and capable of rightly dividing the Word and truth of God in biblical studies;
3. equipped to bring the gospel message to the world through a testimony in character and example.

Specifically, the following educational objectives will be met by students enrolled in PCC’s major fields of study:

1. Biblical   The student will be provided with knowledge of the Bible in line with the Articles of Faith, and the skills necessary to communicate the inspired Word of God, which is “profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works” 2 Tim. 3.16-17.
2. Academic   The student will be provided educational training from a biblical perspective which will be
   1. a general eduation in the arts and sciences;
   2. practical in application;
   3. experiential in nature;
   4. designed to make the student competent and prepared in his field; and
   5. designed to thoroughly equip the student to pursue graduate studies.
3. Spiritual   The student will be provided with the spiritual leadership and experience to increase his dedication to the Jesus Christ.
   1. The student will be able to share Christ to others and the world.
   2. The student will be grounded in biblical teaching regarding the God-ordained institutions of the home, church, and government.
   3. The student will be provided training which promotes biblical morality.
4. Cultural   The student will be provided with opportunites to cultivate
   1. a sensitivity to the spiritual needs of the world;
   2. a committment to the Christian way of life;
   3. appreciation for fine arts and social skills which enrich life; and
   4. a desire to serve the community.