Theological education at Tacoma Bible College will be delivered in an environment of Christian excellence marked by:

• Uncompromising commitment to the mandates, teachings, principles, and prohibition of the Holy Scriptures.
  
• Unambiguous adherence to historic evangelical orthodoxy.
  
• Encouragement of academic freedom and critical though.
  
• Student-focused Christian leadership committed to both the Great Commission and the Great Commandment.
  
• Evident Christian charity for everyone in the Tacoma Bible College community and beyond.
  
• Commitment to a spiritually vibrant personal life that is reflected in every academic and nonacademic endeavor.
  
• Utilization of best practices in every department of the College.
  
• Integrity and honesty in all the activity and functions of the College.
  

The Tacoma Bible College educational experience is designed to transfer to the student all the vital competencies required of twenty-first century Christian leaders:

Academic Competence

• Equip students with the ability to research and study new subjects for themselves and to cultivate a lifestyle of lifelong learning.
  
• Instill in each student a biblical worldview.
  
• Provide students with a comprehensive general academic education.
  
• Develop in each student the ability to communicate effectively and accurately through both the written and spoken word. 
  

Biblical Competence:

• Assure students attain a comprehensive knowledge of the Bible and an understanding of Christian doctrine.
  
• Develop in students the ability to accurately interpret and effectively communicate the Word of God in a variety of contexts.
  
• Equip students with the ability to present a reasoned explanation of the doctrine's integral to Scripture and to defend the historic Christian faith.
  
• Instill in each student a complete understanding of the gospel and the ability to present the gospel to unbelievers in a clear and winsome way. 
  
• Develop with each student skills in applying biblical academic principles to practical situations.
  
• Foster the capacity with each student for self-learning so that they can be a life-long student of the Word of God.
  

Christian Ministry Competence:

• Instill in each student a vital missionary vision and dedication to worldwide service.
  
• Foster a compassionate response to social needs in attitude and action.
  
• Equip students with the ability and confidence to provide service to the community at large and the Christian community in particular.
  
• Provide students experience in winning the lost to Christ and equip them to employ a variety of evangelistic methods.
  
• Afford students training to serve with proficiency in one or more spheres of Christian service.
  
• Develop in each student a living sensitivity, motivated by the love of God, toward serving others.
  

Christian Life Competence:

• Prepare Christians to successfully function wherever God’s plan for their life takes them.
  
• Cultivate Christian living through a variety of learning experiences and personal interactions.
  
• Promote Christian culture in terms of refinement, appreciation, social attitudes, and skills.
  
• Teach students the importance and capability to disciple other believers for spiritual formation in the image of Christ.
  
• Develop leadership capacity within each student such as initiative, planning, organization, and supervision skills to enable them to lead others in ecclesiastical and workplace contexts.