Mission
The mission of Faulkner University is to glorify God through education of the whole person, emphasizing integrity of character in a caring, Christian environment where every individual matters every day.
Overview of Institution and Characteristics
Faulkner University is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts based institution in the tradition of American higher education. In this tradition, Faulkner seeks to educate the whole person in preparation for success in a pluralistic democratic society. Faulkner follows the Christian liberal arts tradition of open inquiry, investigation, and engagement to promote knowledge, professionalism, critical thinking, leadership, lifelong learning, and service to others.
Faulkner University’s campuses primarily serve four metropolitan communities-Montgomery, Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile-within Alabama. The four communities are all urban environments with contiguous suburban and rural areas. The four communities are classified as metropolitan statistical areas (MSA) by the U.S. Census Bureau.
History of the University
Faulkner University is a multi-campus, co-educational, private, Christian institution of higher education offering associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctoral degrees to prepare students for professions or advanced studies in Bible, liberal arts and sciences, business, health sciences, and education. Through the Jones School of Law, Faulkner offers the juris doctor in jurisprudence.
Founded as a two-year Bible college in 1942, Faulkner has evolved into an independent, co-educational institution in the Christian liberal arts tradition. Faulkner has grown from a small, seminary-based institution to a university with six academic divisions on the Montgomery campus- Alabama Christian College of Arts and Sciences, Harris College of Business and Executive Education, Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, V.P. Black College of Biblical Studies, the College of Education, and the College of Health Sciences-and three extended campuses in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile. Faulkner has two academic research and outreach centers: the Cloverdale Center for Youth and Family and the Institute for Faith and the Academy. The cornerstone and distinctive characteristic of Faulkner is the infusion of Christian ethics, morals, values, and concern for others throughout the entire institution. As an institution and faculty, we focus on conveying the knowledge to empower the pursuit of personal goals and life-roles and to enable daily life as productive Christians and citizens of a pluralistic democratic society. Our commitment to Christian ethical ideals extends to the individual, family, church, community, nation, vocation, and profession. Our interest is not only in what an education helps students to be in their lives, but also what an education helps them to do with their lives.
Vision
Anchored in biblical truth, Faulkner University will be recognized globally as a vibrant Christ-centered community where academic excellence, spiritual growth, and a personal dedication to service combine to equip graduates with the tools to make a profound and lasting difference in their chosen fields, families, churches, and communities.
Core Commitments
- Steadfast commitment to biblical truth and Christian principles;
- Demonstrated care for every student, every day;
- Excellence in teaching and learning;
- Intentional, spiritual mentoring of the total life of the student; and
- Fostering respect and preservation of fundamental principles that acknowledge the religious, intellectual, social, economic, and individual freedoms we enjoy as blessings from our Creator.
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