The purpose of this Christian College and Theological Seminary is to provide education and training to ministers, Bible teachers and Christian workers. Maranatha is a non-profit, non-denominational Christian College and Seminary, which specializes in theological and ministerial training. A college education is a valuable asset to help individuals find direction, perceive opportunities, adjust to life and make a contribution to society. A Christian professional education further corroborates the inherent values of the intellectual, social, physical and spiritual aspects of Christian development. Maranatha provides affordable opportunities to people who want to experience further education. It provides Biblical and professional training to ministers as well as Christian lay people who desire to serve their churches and communities as preachers, teachers and religious leaders. The educational objectives are simplistic yet visionary.

Educational Objectives

To provide educational settings through which basic learning tools are made available so students may fulfill their educational desires and objectives and better serve both church and community.

1. To provide students an opportunity to study the meaning of Biblical information and to understand historical Christian interpretations of religious literature.

2. To provide communicative skills to qualify students to preach the gospel.

3. To provide specialized professional seminary training for ministers and counselors of the gospel.

Curriculum Philosophy

Maranatha Christian College & Theological Seminary, Inc. offers a diploma program and advanced degree programs, all of which are structured to give each student a thorough background in Biblical doctrine. In the undergraduate program, every student is a Biblical Studies major. The curriculum provides students with a complete foundation in biblical education in order that they might have a theological comprehension of the history, language, thought, and expression of past and present world cultures. All of this is designed to help students develop a truly Biblical world and life view.

In the graduate school, students have the option of two professional programs depending upon their area of specialized interest and/or personal vocation. The graduate school program (theological seminary) is designed to more fully equip students to identify and fortify the specific gifts, talents and skills that are required for them to succeed in the calling that the Lord has made upon their lives. Through its curricular programs, Maranatha Christian College & Theological Seminary, Inc. has the following goals for its students:

Spiritual Understanding and Growth

To develop a personal relationship and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ. This begins through faith in Him, matures through understanding God's truth and ways as revealed in the Scriptures, and culminates in the experience of spiritual discipline and obedience which leads to a desire to share the message of Christ with the whole world.

A Knowledge of Bible Doctrine and Truth

To develop a comprehensive, coherent, and consistent philosophy of life. This is accomplished by a thorough knowledge of the Bible, theology, and the skills related to the acquisition of spiritual truth.

Scholastic Excellence

To develop intellectual discipline for attaining knowledge, understanding God’s word, and recognizing truth. This involves the mastery of problem-solving techniques, research methodology, effective study habits, and skills for expressing ideas clearly, logically, and conclusively.

Vocational Competency

To develop practical skills and methods which relate to a particular Christian ministry.

Christian Service

To develop a vision of reaching others for Christ through personal service which demonstrates His love. The motivation for such a life of ministry is often built upon the experiences of faith and the practice of faithfulness. Higher Christian education has been shown to increase faith and develop faithfulness.