The Midland Idea – A Curricular Framework
Midland values individual students and promotes growth and wholeness through quality teaching and personal attention both in and beyond the classroom. Pursuing truth and excellence with integrity and compassion, the College serves the church and society by preparing students for life and work in an increasingly complex world. As such, the following ideas guide the College’s curriculum.
1. Midland is nurtured by the Lutheran heritage and is open to and sensitized by other religious traditions. Midland affirms the transforming power of the Gospel and the importance of Christian values in daily life.
A Midland graduate…
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demonstrates awareness of the Christian perspective on ethical and moral issues related to work and life.
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demonstrates consciousness of the Christian tradition.
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respects and relates to diverse religious traditions demonstrates spiritual awareness.
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demonstrates the skills for developing a personal philosophy to shape ethical and moral decisions, including a sense of community and social justice.
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demonstrates awareness of the relationship of mind, body and spirit in the development of personal well-being.
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recognizes the challenges of world issues and is aware of the student’s responsibility to the world community.
2. Midland supports the liberal arts as the heart of the curriculum, believing that the liberal arts honor the past and equip students to respond to the changing present and to anticipate the needs of a humane future.
A Midland graduate…
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demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to social and cultural diversity.
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demonstrates the critical thinking skills necessary for effective communication and reasoning.
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demonstrates the skills for lifelong learning necessary in a changing and challenging environment.
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demonstrates the oral and writing skills necessary for success in a profession and life.
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demonstrates an understanding of mathematical concepts.
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demonstrates historical consciousness.
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understands and applies the principles of scientific inquiry.
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appreciates and experiences the arts.
3. Midland believes that education prepares individuals for living, working and serving in an increasingly diverse and integrated world. Competency in a career, personal integrity and social responsibility are cultivated to this end.
A Midland graduate…
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demonstrates leadership skills and works cooperatively with others.
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demonstrates awareness of current issues and developments within the major.
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reads professional material.
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demonstrates the necessary competency appropriate for a college graduate within the major.
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demonstrates the critical thinking skills necessary for effective communication and reasoning.
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recognizes the need for moral responsibility in forming a personal philosophy.
4. Midland invites participation in an interdependent community that begins with the College and the Fremont area and extends to the world community and the unity of all creation.
A Midland graduate…
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demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to social and cultural diversity.
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demonstrates awareness of societal needs.
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recognizes the opportunities and responsibilities of community service.
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recognizes the value of acting with courtesy and kindness to others.
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recognizes the challenges of world issues and is aware of the student’s responsibility to the world community.
- demonstrates awareness of humanity’s role as part of an interdependent environment and community.