Sadly, it doesn’t take too much asking around to discover the vast majority of young Christian men today don’t have a robust faith in the Lord. A series of highly publicized research reports found that up to 88 percent of young Christian men and Potential for what? A great career. A blessed women experientially “lose” their faith marriage. A happy family. A while attending number of friends who genuinely college. When that care about him, his wife and their Just wanted to let you know happens, life loses I’ve been offered and have family. Faithful dedication to active purpose, meaning, accepted a job at Oregon service within the local church fulfillment, and Coast Bank in Newport! It’s and in the community at large. A deep satisfaction. a very good position which strong vibrant life of faith, worship As the years and earmarks me for growing and love for Jesus Christ—through into a mid-senior level decades roll by, management position. all of life’s ups and downs. only a minority Thanks so much for all of turn back to God. Jordan will be the first to say your prayers and support. I’ll be in touch! God hasn’t promised him a How opposite of life of endless bliss. Life always – Jordan Keck what any parent has ups and downs. Some or grandparent or trials are especially bitter, deep, pastor or youth and seemingly unending. Still, pastor hopes, dreams, desires and prays for through such difficulties one’s faith can during each person’s formative years. become more robust than ever.
Again, “Told you so!” isn’t always best said aloud. Still, we knew God’s good hand of blessing was on Jordan. He’s an outstanding young Christian man with much potential in the years ahead.
What makes the Corban difference a reality? At Corban, we call it Transformative Learning. It’s one of our University’s three core themes. Day in and day out, Corban stands committed to creating a transformative learning culture in which a sustainable biblical worldview takes shape. To do this effectively, Corban’s curriculum builds on a rock-solid foundation of biblical and theological training. In turn, Corban educates students like Jordan Keck to be well-prepared for all spheres of life. These foundational principles provide Corban’s students (and alumni) with the opportunity • to think deeply about their learning; • to identify, examine, and evaluate sources of information; and then • to synthesize that information into a framework of knowledge and wisdom for informative decision-making.
The exciting thing? This works!
So, how does Transformative Learning work? At Corban, we actively pursue five objectives in order to create and foster a truly Transformative Learning culture.
1. Information Literacy
Students find and evaluate information relevant to their research.
2. Competent Thinking
Students integrate knowledge into a consistent biblical worldview.
3. Effective Communication
Students impact individuals and groups through writing and speaking.
4. Professional Preparation
Students demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviors required to succeed in their chosen field.
5. Biblical Discernment
Students understand and apply scriptural themes, values and doctrines. Of course, students learn best when they see Corban’s faculty, staff and alumni model these five objectives.
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