Exhibit knowledge of the Bible and essential Christian doctrine by interpreting Scripture through proper exegetical techniques.

ACRL Framework: Authority is Constructed and Contextual

Define different types of authority, such as subject expertise (e.g., scholarship), societal position (e.g., public office or title), or special experience (e.g., participating in a historic event);

ACRL Framework: Information Creation as a Process

Recognize that information may be perceived differently based on the format in which it is packaged;

Practice spiritual disciplines necessary for a lifelong and maturing personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

ACRL Framework: Information Creation as a Process

Recognize that information may be perceived differently based on the format in which it is packaged;

ACRL Framework: Research as Inquiry

Organize information in meaningful ways;

Synthesize ideas gathered from multiple sources;

Draw reasonable conclusions based on the analysis and interpretation of information.

Use analytical and research skills in locating, evaluating, and applying information for life and ministry.

ACRL Framework: Searching as Strategic Exploration

Match information needs and search strategies to appropriate search tools;

Design and refine needs and search strategies as necessary, based on search results;

Use different types of searching language (e.g., controlled vocabulary, keywords, natural language) appropriately;

Manage searching processes and results effectively

Articulate a broad range of knowledge in the natural and social sciences, humanities, and the arts as part of a well-rounded Christian life based upon a biblical worldview.

ACRL Framework: Authority is Constructed and Contextual

Define different types of authority, such as subject expertise (e.g., scholarship), societal position (e.g., public office or title), or special experience (e.g., participating in a historic event);

ACRL Framework: Information Creation as a Process

Recognize that information may be perceived differently based on the format in which it is packaged;

Exercise a variety of effective communication skills useful for life and ministry.

ACRL Framework: Scholarship as Conversation

Contribute to scholarly conversation at an appropriate level, such as local online community, guided discussion, undergraduate research journal, conference presentation/poster session;

Articulate the value of human beings as created in God's image and support that belief through Christ-like acts of service.

ACRL Framework: Information Creation as a Process

Recognize that information may be perceived differently based on the format in which it is packaged;

ACRL Framework: Scholarship as Conversation

Contribute to scholarly conversation at an appropriate level, such as local online community, guided discussion, undergraduate research journal, conference presentation/poster session;

Articulate the essential elements of the Gospel and the Christian faith in a variety of cultural settings.

ACRL Framework: Information Creation as a Process

Recognize that information may be perceived differently based on the format in which it is packaged;

ACRL Framework: Information Has Value

Understand how and why some individuals or groups of individuals may be underrepresented or systematically marginalized within the systems that produce and disseminate information;

Employ leadership and other relational skills that reflect a biblical worldview in a chosen field of service or vocation.

ACRL Framework: Searching as Strategic Exploration

Determine the initial scope of the task required to meet their information needs;

Utilize divergent (e.g., brainstorming) and convergent (e.g., selecting the best source) thinking when searching;