SNU's Mission

From the 2003-2005 Catelog, p. 6:
"Southern Nazarene University educates students for responsible Christian living within the contexts of the liberal arts, selected professional and graduate studies, a Wesleyan-holiness theological perspective, and a cross-cultural community life. Through its primary relationship to the Church of the Nazarene in the South Central Region of the USA, the University is the church at work in higher education integrating faith, learning, and life."


The Motto, same page states:
"The university motto of "Character - Culture - Christ" has been used for nearly 75 years and although the mission has undergone various modifications in wording and emphasis, the descriptors of the motto reflect the institutions's most basic ideals. The continuity provided by this motto keeps the institution focused on the pivotal role of education in character development, the nurturing of cultural appreciation and critique, and the tremendous potential of simultaneously pursuing the best in both educational endeavor and Christian comitment. These aspects of the motto come together to provide the foundation for the mission of "education for responsible Christian living."