Institutional Goals for Graduates
TLU graduates should have achieved
- a breadth of knowledge in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.
- a depth of knowledge in a single discipline sufficient to understand its methods, language, content, history, and value.
- an understanding of the Christian faith and traditions
- an awareness of and respect for diverse religions, cultures, and viewpoints.
DOING
TLU graduates should be able to
- write clearly and coherently, read with comprehension, speak effectively, and listen with care and openness.
- use basic mathematical skills and know the appropriateness of quantitative methods.
- use appropriate tools for problem solving and for finding, analyzing, and communicating information.
- think critically and reflectively and draw reasonable, supportable conclusions both individually and in groups.
TLU encourages and assists its students in developing
- a commitment to active community service.
- an integrated ethical perspective and a sense of moral purpose.
- a desire to cultivate physical and psychological health and well-being.
- a will to pursue continued cultural, intellectual, and spiritual growth.
(Adopted by the faculty, April 1997; revised April 2003) 
