Course offerings in the College of Arts and Sciences provide students with a broad general education and also give depth in a particular major. This combination is designed to equip students not only with career training, but also with an appreciation and concern for Christian values and breadth of cultural knowledge. It also provides students with a strong background for post-baccalaureate concentration in graduate school or professional studies.

The College of Arts & Sciences offers academic programs which prepare students for such careers as those of pastor, director of religious education, minister of music, artist, journalist, chemist, biologist, mathematician, computer scientist, social scientist, social worker, teacher, writer, linguist, mass media specialist, interior designer, paralegal assistant, or law enforcement official. In addition, pre-professional training is provided for careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy, optometry, medical technology, nursing, law, and veterinary medicine. The Department of Christian Studies and Philosophy also gives excellent preparation to many students who will attend seminaries.