Maranatha Baptist University

Maranatha strives today to fulfill its long-standing mission of developing leaders for ministry in the local church and the world “To the Praise of His Glory.” Students can choose from 33 majors, 35 minors, 8 associates degrees, as well as a Master of Education in Teaching and Leading and a Master of Organizational Leadership. In addition to the University, Maranatha Baptist Seminary offers 7 graduate degrees, including the Master of Divinity and the Doctor of Ministry in Preaching and Leading. Courses were taught to a combined 1,414 students through the University, Seminary, and Maranatha Online during the 2017-2018 academic year. Students came from 48 states and 18 countries and 2 territories.

Several distinctives set Maranatha apart from other Christian colleges. From a spiritual perspective, its fundamental Baptist position and local church emphasis are vital. From an academic perspective, regional accreditation and the wide scope of its programs offer graduates nearly unlimited career and ministry opportunities.

Maranatha believes the manner of accomplishing its mission, the method of achieving its objectives, and the articulation of its philosophy can and ought to be done in a Christ-like way and according to guiding values and principles tempered and shaped by the Word of God. Each administrator, faculty member, and student should seek to operate, interact, and behave according to these stated principles:

• Fidelity to God and His Word by believing; practicing; propagating; contending for the faith in accordance with our fundamental Baptist heritage; and by adhering to the founding purpose, vision, and mission of the institution
• A biblically-based process that includes study, discipline, listening, observation, and involvement to equip students to serve with competence in their chosen vocation
• Integrity, moral excellence, and a good testimony; students and college personnel living consistently according to biblical principles in the sight of God and men
• Charity and kindness to all, using communications that are open, honest, and encouraging. When confrontation is necessary, messages are guided by principles of care and edification
• Service to God, the local church, and others; students and college personnel ministering and leading as a principle of life
• Unity within diversity governed by the parameters of biblical truth; individual talents, gifts, and viewpoints are welcomed
• Educational balance which focuses on the whole person; improving the mental, physical, spiritual, social, and aesthetic dimension of the individual
• Family-friendly attitude; recognizing the importance, role, and sanctity of traditional family life to the well-being of its personnel and students
• The pursuit of excellence; maintaining a bias towards positive change involving growth and maturity. College personnel and individual departments are expected to make systematic improvements as a natural outgrowth of performance feedback and institutional research