An educated person is able to connect coherently the spiritual truths of God with the wisdom of humanity embodied in the arts and the sciences. A Christian education demonstrates that a vibrant faith compels a life of private virtue and of social responsibility. An educated person possesses a lifelong desire to grow intellectually and spiritually. An educated person views a vocation as an opportunity for service and stewardship, rather than a passport to privilege. This community and its professors nurture and incarnate a Christian world view sufficient for the challenges of postmodern thought and encourage the forging of relationships with others dedicated to that view.
Every college has unique characteristics.
It knows who it is, why it exists, what are its foremost goals, and what are the core influences on its culture. This statement presents those characteristics of Rochester College. Since 1959, Rochester College has been serving students from all over the world. Also since 1959, thousands of benefactors have made investments in the lives of these students. Both the students and the benefactors have chosen Rochester College because they identify with its vision of producing for the community and the world capable leaders who have integrity and Christian character.