About SAGU
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Purpose of Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a Bible-based institution for theological and professional studies. It is rooted in the great commission of Jesus to "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation" and to "make disciples of all nations... teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you..." (Mark 16:15a; Matthew 28:19-20), which is the primary emphasis of Southwestern's parent body, the General Council of the Assemblies of God.
The purpose of Southwestern Assemblies of God University is to prepare undergraduate and graduate students spiritually, academically, professionally, and cross culturally, so as to successfully fill evangelistic, missionary, and church ministry roles, and to provide quality educational and professional Christian service wherever needed throughout the world.
Objectives
Upon graduation students should be able to:
- Demonstrate spiritual maturity with a priority of using their preparation at Southwestern as a foundation for further spiritual development and experiences.
- Demonstrate competence in the area of academia. Therefore, all of Southwestern's resources, both physically and financially, are designated toward providing the students with educational studies on the undergraduate and graduate levels that will appropriately qualify them for their selected vocations.
- Matriculate into Christian service both nationally and internationally in ministerial and professional roles.
- Adjust politically, culturally, and spiritually to a global society by means of courses related to cross-cultural diversity, contemporary world issues, workshops, and other events supporting societal awareness and application.
Doctrinal Statement
Southwestern embraces and supports the doctrinal teaching of the General Council of the
Assemblies of God as set forth in Article V, Statement of Fundamental Truths, of the
Constitution.
We Believe
.....the Bible is the inspired and only infallible and authoritative written Word of God
(2 Timothy 3:16).
.....there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and
God the Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19).
.....in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His
miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension
to the right hand of the Father, in His personal future return to this earth in power and
glory to rule a thousand years (John 1:1).
.....in the blessed hope -- the rapture of the Church at Christ's coming (Titus 2:13).
.....the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance and faith in the
precious blood of Christ (John 14:6).
.....regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for personal salvation
(Titus 3:5).
.....in water baptism by immersion (Matthew 28:19).
.....the redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides healing of the human body in answer
to believing prayer (I Peter 2:24).
.....the baptism in the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for
it.
.....in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled
to live a holy life (Galatians 5:16-25).
.....in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost, the one to everlasting life and the
other to everlasting damnation (Revelation 20:11-15)
Personal Standards
Southwestern Assemblies of God University emphasizes and adheres to standards of living and
conduct that are becoming to an evangelical Christian.
These standards include modesty in dress and appearance, high standards in moral conduct and conversation, and a deep devotion to Jesus Christ, and His Church. It follows that a commitment to personal development and the pursuit of academic excellence should be the goal of everyone involved in the academe.
The Student Handbook elaborates on expectations for student conduct. The Student Conduct Committee is charged with the responsibility of assuring that students comply with the rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook. The committee may require a student who takes exception to the aims and ideals of the University to withdraw.