Liberal Arts & Sciences

Beyond its intrinsic value, a Christ-centered Liberal Arts & Sciences education from Pacifica also offers several practical benefits.

Students who graduate with a Pacifica education will exhibit mastery of a four-year, liberal arts, college-preparatory curriculum, which includes not only an emphasis on intellectual excellence, but also on Christian character and service. A Christ-centered liberal arts education offers the following five practical benefits of a Liberal Arts & Sciences education:

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#1. Highly-Marketable Skills & Leadership Traits

Pacifica graduates demonstrate innovative and collaborative problem-solving, critical thinking, persuasive oral communication, effective expository writing, and can read analytically.

"In fact, research shows that employers overwhelmingly endorse broad learning and cross-cutting skills as the best preparation for long-term career success." -Harvard Business Review

#2. A Strong Foundation in Moral Virtue & Ethical Reasoning

By reading and discussing ideas together, students engage in conversation that builds character, fosters integrity, and strengthens relationships. They learn to grapple with tough questions, appreciate diverse and differing perspectives, and are able to articulate their ideas and beliefs both with conviction and compassion.

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#3. Whole-Person Development

This approach enables students to live more meaningful lives and maximize their God-given talents, creating exceptional men and women who make significant contributions to their homes, churches, the marketplace, and the wider world.

#4. A Breadth of Preparation

Following in the Liberal Arts tradition, proper study at Pacifica helps our students find their places in God’s unfolding story and become ready for all that life has to offer. Our staff engages students not merely in their studies, but also in their lives outside the classroom. Of course we want our students to learn the material, but we also want to prepare them to flourish for all of life.

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#5. Superior Academic Excellence

Pacifica teachers are content experts in their fields, as well as experienced classroom instructors. As of this year, our 30 esteemed faculty members hold a total of 26 advanced degrees. Pacifica offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including 10 Dual Credit offerings, 14 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, as well as specialty Academic Teams and TGC Scholar Programs.

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