Educational Goals

1. Specialized Knowledge

Cornerstone students will demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in the terminology, theories, concepts, practices, and skills specific to their field of study.

2. Applied Knowledge and Collaborative Learning

Cornerstone students will exhibit competency in applying their knowledge to address real-life problems through both individual and group effort.

3. Intellectual Skills

Cornerstone students will demonstrate their ability to integrate both traditional and non-traditional cognitive skills, including analytical inquiry, information literacy, quantitative fluency, and communicative fluency.

4. Civic & Global Engagement

Cornerstone students will demonstrate intercultural competence in addressing civic, social, environmental and economic issues.

5. Biblical Worldview Integration

Cornerstone students will be able to articulate a Christ-centered worldview and its personal, professional, and communal embodiment through Christian virtues.

These Institutional Learning Domains guide Cornerstone towards our six defining characteristics and graduate outcomes (CU Promise) that are Biblically grounded in a Christian worldview, academically excellent, and relevant to prepare marketplace or ministry ready future leaders. Cornerstone aims to cultivate graduates of skill and character to:

Be Experts in Their Fields of Study and Chosen Profession

Exemplify Superb Personal and Professional Ethics and Integrity

Be Excellent Written, Verbal, and Non-Verbal Communicators

Embody Strong Relational Intelligence and Networking Presence in Diverse Contexts

Integrate the Gospel and Christian Worldview in a Sophisticated Manner

Have a Vibrant and Mature Relationship with Jesus Christ