Ouachita Hills College - Philosophy of The School

Philosophy of The School

In the mid-19th century the Seventh-day Adventist denomination began developing a system of higher education. One of the early schools, Madison College of Tennessee, pioneered a philosophy of education that emphasized a holistic preparation for life. Students at Madison learned a trade. Their teachers joined them for several hours each day in practical work outside the class room.

Counsels from Ellen White gave significant guidance to the Madison school.

Ouachita Hills College is built on the philosophy modeled by the Madison school. It incorporates a strong emphasis on biblical studies, practical work, and self-support. It emphasizes the importance of every believer in Christ being a missionary, discipling others to also follow His teachings.

Students from all denominations are welcome to apply at the college. Those accepted into the rigorous mentoring program will study biblical beliefs and teachings, including those that are distinctive of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. In its theology classes, several of which are part of the core curriculum required for all majors, students are taught general and distinctive teachings of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

These include:

• A literal return of Jesus to the earth in the near, but unspecified, future
• The inerrant quality and absolute authority of the Bible
• The abiding obligation of men to keep the Ten Commandments
• A historicist approach to interpreting prophecy
• Man's freedom, when empowered by the Holy Spirit, to choose life or death, right or wrong