Purpose Statement

Malyon College is an academic community which exists to equip men and women for effective Christian ministry, service and leadership. It promotes this equipping through effective teaching, participation in peer and scholarly dialogue, and involvement in sound research, in a climate of disciplined study. This education is informed by the Baptist tradition of evangelical protestantism, which incorporates a conservative theological position, and encourages a variety of forms of expression. It fosters the integration of theory and practice through the development of critical and creative thinking.

In light of the previous statement, the following are the expected attributes of Malyon Graduates:

1. Knowledge of Theology and Ministry
Graduates should possess a significant and cohesive body of knowledge, both theoretical and practical, in areas of traditional and contemporary theology and ministry.

2. Analysis and Research Skills
Graduates should possess the ability to locate relevant information, to evaluate the information which is located, and to process the information which is retained as useful.

3. Problem Solving
Graduates should possess the ability to analyse and solve problems in theology and ministry practice, and be capable of applying critical and creative thinking to a range of ministry contexts and situations.

4. Familiarity with Technology
Graduates should possess a familiarity with current technologies to advance their own learning and to enhance their ministry practices. 

5. Ministry Skills
Graduates should possess a range of practical ministry skills, with a particular focus on communication and interpersonal skills.

6. Leadership Skills
Graduates should possess skills of leadership, with a dual focus on the capacity to work independently, including effective personal organisation of time and activities, and the capacity to work effectively and collaboratively in a team at local and wider levels.

7. Personal Development
Graduates should have a commitment to continuing to grow in Christian maturity, to lifelong learning, and to the development of positive relationships with Christians and non-Christians alike in all walks of life.