Educational philosophy and Intellectual freedom
Visible Music College balances its values with intellectual freedom. As an institution of higher education, Visible Music College values intellectual freedom and recognizes that free speech and free inquiry are necessary for effective and intelligent dissemination of ideas. However, Visible Music College also recognizes that there can be no such thing as unlimited freedom of expression in word or act. Intellectual freedom has limits and cannot be invoked to justify the following ideas or expressions:
- Academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, etc).
- Slander
- Hate speech
- Pornography
All ideas and views should be presented in a Christian context. All staff and students who publicly represent the college are expected to abide by the Visible Code of Conduct and respect the Bible, the Statement of Faith, the stated foundational purposes and values of the college, and/or to basic principles embodied in the Constitution of the United States. All are expected to show a respectful and sympathetic attitude toward Biblical doctrine and toward American principles of government.
philosophy of Core Curriculum
Visible Music College believes that effective service in the music industry and the church requires more than just professional development. Effective service requires a clear, foundational understanding of the relationship between the Creator and His creation. To that end, a Core Curriculum, comprised of courses in Bible, Theology, Ministry, and General Education courses (Communications, History, Humanities, Science & Mathematics and Social Sciences) has been integrated into all three degree programs. These courses are designed to help students understand creation, their place within creation, and how they ought to relate to creation and the Creator. The General Education courses encourage students to develop a depth and breadth of knowledge that goes beyond their field of specialization. The Bible, Theology, and Ministry courses progress from a Biblical literacy to theological reflection to practical ministry competency. The Core Curriculum department pursues interdisciplinary connections with each of the three degree programs to reinforce learning and preserve curricular coherence.