We value Diversity of homogeneous people through our affinity groups by providing opportunities for celebration of, forums about, and actions on behalf of ethnic/racial groups according to their own unique cultural expression.
2. We value Unity by collaborating to initiate understanding for reconciliation and restoration across the perceived racial lines through shared missional focus and love f
or God.
3. We value Trinity as an institution by embracing the four themes that serve as the heartbeat of our beloved University. Christ-Centeredness - In all that we do we aim to bring the highest praise to the Triune God through Jesus Christ as one. Community Focus - We value the intercultural awakenings and enhancements of academic and relational education of the entire TIU community, with undergraduates in particular view. Our activities will be planned to this end. Church-Connectedness - We value partnership, and fellowship with the diversity of local congregations to achieve intercultural awareness within the IDO/GC and TIU community. Cultural Engagement - We value loving, intercultural engagement through education, justice iniatives, community, and diversities of praise and worship.
4. We value the Incarnational life of Yeshua HaMachiach (this is the Hebrew rendering of Jesus the Messiah-see below) and all that He is. The fullness of God is in him (Col 2:9): The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. His virgin birth, sinless life, unjust crucifixion, vicarious atonement, Burial in a borrowed tomb, Resurrection, Ascension, Present co-intercessory ministry with the Holy Spirit at the Father’s right hand for believers (Romans 8:26-28; Hebrews 7:25; ), and future return for all of God's people. His prayer in John 17 demonstrates his desire for unity. (We employ the name Yeshua HaMaschiach --pronounced: ma--SHEE--auhk-- 1. to remind us that Christ Himself is cross-cultural through his lineage and divinity: Our Lord was born in a non-Western context. He is of Hebrew Descent from Nazareth. 2. It begins with a "Y", which helps us to complete our Acronym ) Diversity, Unity, Trinity, and Yeshua HaMashiach (D-U-T-Y)
