This Christian community is rooted in peacemaking, simple
living and service to others throughout the world. We believe
that Jesus calls his followers to love their enemies, regardless
of national or ideological borders. Mennonites believe they
are called to work for peace, justice and reconciliation on
every stage — from worldwide to interpersonal relationships.
At a Mennonite college, you will hear calls to spread messages
of hope for the poor, suffering and oppressed, whether locally
or across the world.
What
does it mean to attend a Mennonite college?
At Goshen College, our Mennonite heritage calls us to embrace
diversity, encourage learning about others and call for peaceful resolutions
to our problems. Majors and minors like peace, justice and conflict studies,
environmental studies, American Sign Language Interpreting, Anabaptist-Mennonite
studies, music in worship, environmental justice, teaching English to speakers
of other languages, youth ministry and the Study-Service Term abroad, where
students live, learn and work with residents of other nations, help the college
live out its Mennonite mission and its school motto of “Culture for Service.”
Attending a Mennonite school means surrounding yourself with
people who believe in discipleship — a life consistent
with Christ's teachings and call — and are committed
to living together in a community that shares life with one
another. At Goshen College, community living is found in residence
hall and small group housing life; colloquium classes that
provide support and friendships during the first term of your
first year; first-name relationships between professors and
students; chapels, convocations and smaller Bible study groups;
and decision-making and judicial processes that involve accountability
and listening to multiple voices.
Mennonites: similarities and differences
Those
unfamiliar with the Mennonite Church may associate the word "Mennonite"
with images of plain clothes, bonnets, buggies and long beards. While many people
confuse Mennonites with their historical brethren, the Amish, most Mennonites
are indistinguishable from the broader society in appearance and use of technology.
Mennonites on the 'net
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