The purpose of Herbert W. Armstrong College is fourfold:
First, to provide an institution of higher learning for a small number of students interested in learning
how to live. AC presents a balanced education, with emphasis on character development and right culture.
This goes far beyond developing intellect alone—it is about helping develop the whole personality.
Second, AC helps to properly prepare pastors for local congregations of the Philadelphia Church of God.
However, as Mr. Armstrong often said, no man can choose for himself to become a minister. Jesus Christ is
the one who selects individuals for His Work. But God certainly can cause those few selected for the
ministry to be among the students at AC. Thus, church officials—as led by Christ—can, over time, recognize
the fruits of one called for such an office. Meanwhile, the college renders to all other students a most
wonderful blessing—educating them in how to live and preparing them to be strong pillars in local congregations.
Third, AC provides job entry training in selected vocational and technical fields. At AC, students receive
specialized training in the student work program.
Fourth, AC provides God's Work with a pool of employees to fill numerous entry-level positions. This occurs
with each graduating class, but through the Student Work Program the Church and College benefit from the
students long before they graduate.
When general education in class and specialized training on the job are combined with the social interaction of
campus life—and when these benefits are based upon the foundation of God's truth—they make for a well-rounded,
balanced education.
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