Founded in 1983, Hartland College is an expressly Christian missionary training center, offering bachelor’s degrees in several fields: Christian Elementary Education, Christian Secondary Education, Health Ministry, Health Education, Christian Media Management, Christian Publications Management, Bible Instruction, and Pastoral Evangelism. Hartland College also offers two-year associate degrees in its various majors, and minor courses in agriculture and music.
Student Body
Hartland students come from over 20 countries in all six inhabited continents. The college provides a nurturing atmosphere for students to not only develop in their missionary skills, but to grow in Christ.
Philosophy
Hartland’s philosophy is to produce well-rounded students. In addition to academic studies, students are taught practical skills including agriculture, carpentry, auto mechanics, food preparation, and the basics of medical missionary work.
Environment
Hartland Students come to prepare for their life of service for Christ. They enter into a unique learning environment in which the standards of God’s standards are placed above the world’s standards. This includes an environment where students are comfortable to dress modestly, live healthfully, and enjoy Christian recreation. The college is located in the beautiful rural Virginia countryside, with trails running through the campus woods, a river marking the campus boundary, and several lakes to enjoy. It is an ideal setting to commune with God through His creation. Although Hartland College is run by lay Seventh-day Adventists, its enrollment is not restricted to members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The College is pleased to open its doors to those from all faiths who are interested in coming to study the truth of God’s Word.
Active Learning
While Hartland’s campus provides an ideal center for Christian growth, the students are not satisfied to simply receive the truth of God, but are on fire to share it with a hungry world. It should therefore come as no surprise that our students are very active in the surrounding communities. In particular, students run health education programs, stop-smoking seminars, and evangelistic series in the area. Both the staff and students of Hartland endeavor to be good neighbors to their friends in the community. Another thrilling aspect of student life at Hartland is the opportunity to embark on mission trips to preach and teach to the whole world Christ’s love and the good news that He is soon returning to take us home with him.
Visitors
Visitors are always welcome on campus and we would also welcome any questions you may have concerning our small, dynamic college. Please do not hesitate to send us an e-mail, write us a letter, or give us a call.
J. H. Shin, Dean of the College
