The 21st century is an era of fast change and innovation. The rapid development of science and technology is transforming both industry and business and all other areas of life, including education. The traditional ways of education in the West are now treated as an old-fashioned artifact. Now, the new era demands radically new ways of thinking to be successful in the face of the horizon of emerging novelty.
I believe America Evangelical University (AEU) is a real promise in innovative education. The school started off 20 years ago in Los Angeles with the vision to raise the-world-transforming Christian talents. Ever since, AEU has been living up to this mission. Today, based on the foundation of the Gospel of Christ, AEU is ready to be more active and innovative than ever by challenging old paradigms and preparing for a new era.
First, the AEU will conduct education that is not limited to time and space. You can earn a degree at AEU by taking courses 100% online, and oncampus classes will also be hybrid by combining online and ofBline lectures. AEU’s state-of-the-art online platforms enable the school to keep changing and equip students with quality education by connecting with prominent schools, professors, and staff worldwide.
Second, AEU will offer top-notch education suited for the postmodern era by embracing new potentials while remaining deeply rooted in the Biblical tradition. In so doing, AEU will respond to the demand of “creative flexibility” in the new era. AEU will raise the new generations of Christian servants equipped with the ability to understand a cultural context as well as the skills and visions to transform the world through the power of the Gospel.
Third, AEU is devoted to developing a flexible and dynamic mutual support network through which graduates will continue to interact with each other. Our world is growing self-centered more and more. However, in such a self-centered world, people suffer from solitude and isolation. I believe that dynamic and mutual communion among God’s people is strongly demanded to make a transformative impact in such a privatized milieu of today’s world. AEU will promote “connectivity”, “collaboration”, and “participation” by providing small-group-centered education that facilitates flexible and dynamic interaction. Furthermore, AEU will continue to promote and support active collaboration among its graduates.
AEU is now leaping to the next level of maturity and innovation in preparation for the emerging era. I challenge you to join this great journey with your vision for the kingdom of God. I earnestly invite you to walk with us toward the successful fulfillment of your God-given dream.
Sanghoon Lee, PhD The President of AEU