Mission Statement

HISTORY

Horizon Institute was established in Los Angeles by a group of businesspeople and half a dozen of biblical scholars and pastors in an attempt to serve the rapidly growing communities from different cultural backgrounds in Southern California.

Prior to its incorporation, these founding figures had shown exceptional leadership and success in their fields. Those in business and entrepreneurship were very successful men and women of faith who had a vision for a Christian mission school. Meanwhile, a group of world-renowned biblical scholars (both young and old) and pastors of local churches were patiently waiting for God�s time and would soon join the other founders in this mission.

As the businesspeople shared their vision with this group of scholars and pastors, all were happy to launch the project for the formation of the school, and all bore a collaborative heart. The vision they commonly shared was to form a new Christian college providing new models for learning in that the program makes good citizens and progressive church leaders. To implement this vision, they formed a new school development committee, initially made of board members and faculty. This committee conducted a thorough, year-long feasibility study, and sought guidance from God by executing this study in concert with the element of prayer.

Staff members of Horizon Institute also actively participated in the feasibility study with particular attention to business and administrative issues. After thorough research, the new school development committee unanimously recommended that this new school be established to serve the fast growing population from different cultural backgrounds in Southern California.

First, theological education was proposed due to the high demand for such education. It was also recommended that the school continue to broaden its scope through continued development. The recommendation by the new school development committee was proposed to, and accepted by, the initial board of directors.

Horizon Institute is comprised of scholars young and old, conservative and progressive Christian, as well as church leaders, pastors and students that are from diverse denominational backgrounds of both international and American Christian churches. Horizon Institute is proud of carrying out this novel endeavor to serve the believing communities and to impact the Church through excellent programs of higher education. Horizon strives to implement these new learning models in such a way as to give glory to the Lord our God.

Horizon Institute is currently operating under a religious exemption status granted by the California Department of Consumer Affairs. It also seeks to offer state approved undergraduate and graduate degree programs and is currently pursuing approval of its programs by the State of California. Horizon Institute also seeks to obtain applicant, candidacy and full accreditation upon the graduating the first class. Such national accrediting bodies include but are not limited to ABHE, TRACS, and ATS. Horizon Institute also seeks to obtain accreditation through a regional accreditation agency, such as WASC, that is recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

VALUES

Horizon Institute is a non-denominational evangelical college with the highest Christian values. Horizon Institute has identified several specific core values that define our institution. We value excellence in academics of higher education and practical ministry within an individual and corporate relationship with Jesus Christ. And we value the development of Christian faith, thought and practice in the world to advance the work of God and impact the society at large.

MISSION

Horizon Institute is an evangelical Christian college that exists to help build the Church, advance the work of God and impact society through embodying excellence in programs of Christian higher education and development in Christian faith, thought and practice. Horizon Institute offers the program areas of Biblical Studies, Practical Ministry, Christian Counseling, and Theological Studies. This mission is accomplished through a comprehensive program of biblical, theological, and general education, Christ-centered service and support, and applied scholarship in practical environments.

VISION

The vision of Horizon Institute is to prepare Christian leaders to impact the world through their learned biblical and theological studies, practical ministry and caring ministry, in individual and corporate levels that are to be practiced in the Church and the world. The fulfillment of this vision defines the work of this institution.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Horizon Institute offers both undergraduate and graduate programs in biblical and theological studies and practical ministry. We offer programs and training leading to the Bachelor of Theology in Biblical Studies, Bachelor of Christian Counseling, Master of Theology, Master of Divinity, Master of Christian Counseling, Doctor of Theology and Doctor of Christian Counseling.

GOALS

The educational goal of the program is to help students to acquire critical knowledge and insight, internalize Christian values with spiritual integrity, and exercise grace in every situation in an effort to impact the Church and the world.