VISION
"Raise up your students to hear My voice, to go where My Light is seen dim, My voice
is heard small, and My healing power is not known, even to the uttermost bounds of
the earth. Their work will exceed yours, and in this, I am well pleased."
ORU MISSION STATEMENT
To develop Holy Spirit-empowered leaders through whole-person education to impact
the world.
UNIVERSITY LEARING OUTCOMES
A.SPIRITUAL INTEGRITY
Students will learn to hear God's voice by deepening their relationship with Jesus
Christ and increasing their sensityvity to the Holy Spirit, for themselves and others.
Students will prusue wholeness and integrity in their realationships with others and
God.
B. PERSONAL RESILIENCE
Students will learn the skills needed for motivation and perseverance in addressing
the complexities of life. Students will develop knowledge, skills, and strategies
to adapt appropriately to changing environments. Students will honor God by embracing
wellness through self-management and self-care, which includes physical exercise,
good sleep patterns, and proper nutritional habits.
C. INTELLECTUAL PURSUIT
Students will learn to develop problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making
skills in preparation for professional careers. Students will demonstrate an increase
in knowledge and increased capacities for knowledge attainment. They will participate
in identifying, analyzing, and creating solutions for the world’s greatest problems.
D. GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
Students will learn to model respect, responsibility, flexibility, adaptability, and
sacrifice as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of a globalized world.
Students will learn to use multiple strategies to develop culturally responsive relationships
that support and encourage constructive change.
E. BOLD VISION
Students will learn to recognize, develop, and communicate bold responses for today’s
complex issues. Students will contemplate God’s purposes for their lives and God’s
vision for their futures while also seeking to understand the world’s challenges and
how these dynamics intersect. Students will learn practical, scalable objectives that
assist in moving from vision to reality while being challenged to bring hope and transformation
to the world.