Academics
Equipping You to Live Out Biblical Truth with a Solid Worldview
Academics at a Glance:
The coursework is framed to help you grow within three main areas of your life: intellectually, spiritually, and physically.
It prepares you to face real-life issues and answer hard questions with a clear-cut curriculum. While establishing your worldview, it’ll help you navigate your walk with the Lord as you grow in your knowledge of God.
Students have the opportunity to receive undergraduate or masters credit while in LIFT. Those who elect to earn credit must sign up at the beginning of the LIFT semester.
A Transformative, Educational Experience
Biblical Worldview
Engage in Biblically-grounded discussions about the world around you. Learn to develop your worldview, defend your faith, and educate yourself on current world topics with a theologically-sound perspective.
Spiritual Growth
Cultivate spiritual disciplines into your everyday life. Learn how to incorporate God into your daily routine as you make Him a priority. Grow in your walk with the Lord as you learn to hide His Word in your heart and grow together in small groups and one-on-one mentorships.
Physical Training
Discipline your mind and body to meet the physical training requirements for the intensive wilderness excursions: hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, canoeing, snowshoeing, back-country skiing, caving, and white-water rafting.
Class Types & Expectations
Guest speaker, Todd Williams, President of Cairn University
Outdoor living skills taught by Tim Trezise, LIFT Program Director
LIFT classes focus on a range of topics from theology to missions, leadership, spiritual disciplines, apologetics, church history, and more! When you’re in the classroom, guest speakers will give lectures on the topics you’re learning. You won’t always be learning in the classroom though - sometimes you’ll learn right in the middle of your camping trips as well.
You can expect:
To develop a worldview that is Biblically based on scripture
Gain a missional mindset to apply to first-hand experiences here and abroad
Learn what leadership is and how to become the leader God wants you to be
Better understand God’s calling for your life here on earth
Make connections from past history to the present and see how God’s been actively working since the beginning of time.
Earn College Credit
Earning college credit is a choice. Those who elect to earn credit must sign up at the beginning of the LIFT semester.
Houghton University offers their students 24 credits for the year. With one additional course at Houghton University, students will complete a minor in Leadership.
Cairn University offers 24 credits a year to any student
(whether from Cairn or not).
These credits are transferable to other colleges.
Roberts Wesleyan University offers 20 credits for their students throughout the year of LIFT as well.
Are you a college or graduate student? Learn about our Professional Development Program!
Key Growth Opportunities
Mentorships
Be encouraged by LIFT mentors who pour into you during LIFT. They’ll offer a listening ear, guide you in difficult decisions, answer your hard questions and be there for you when you need it.
Growth Groups
As a unique form of small groups, you’ll get together to talk about what you’re learning and experiencing in LIFT. Watch each other grow throughout the year as you regularly meet up.
Spiritual Disciplines
Apply a variety of spiritual disciplines to your everyday life. Incorporate disciplines such as fasting, resting on the Sabbath, scripture memorization, solitude, silence, and more!
The LIFT Community
Invest in LIFT’s tight-knit community. Make lifelong friendships with the people you live, learn and grow alongside of every single day.
Completion of LIFT
Upon completing LIFT, you’ll celebrate with a banquet held in your honor, followed by a ceremony to present certificates of completion. You will also be given your class grades and the college credit information needed for transferable credit.
Explore Another Key Area of LIFT
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Christian Community
Learn more about yourself in a safe and Christ-focused community that is on the same journey as you are.
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Servant-Leadership
Learn who you are as a leader through classes, excursions, and serving our conference and summer season members.
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Academics
Take advantage of earning college credits through coursework framed to help you grow within three main areas of your life: intellectually, spiritually, and physically.
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Professional Development
Develop an unparalleled professional skillset through mentorship, coaching, job shadows, resume seminars, and more!
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Missional Living
Develop a missionally-minded perspective through urban, regional, and international mission work.
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Outdoor Adventure
Learn specialized outdoor skills while overcoming challenges, taking risks, and making decisions during your wilderness excursions.
