The Core of Four is a way of expressing our educational philosophy and focus. We use these four concepts to guide everything we do from curriculum development to student scheduling to recreation. It is through the Core of Four that we find expression for the principles of excellence in education provided by God through the Spirit of Prophecy.
Excellent Academics
We strive for the highest academic standards. We do this through our carefully chosen and highly qualified faculty who are committed to excellence and constant improvement. We search for instructors who employ innovative teaching methods, who have broad practical experience, and who are dedicated to biblical educational principles as outlined in the Spirit of Prophecy. While traditional education too often focuses on a narrow part of the mind (memory), we emphasize whole person education and strive to help our students find a context for their knowledge—knowing God better through all their academic studies.
Evangelistic Emphasis
Our partnership with Amazing Facts provides practical means for a continuing emphasis on evangelism. AFCOE (Amazing Facts College of Evangelism) is located on the Weimar College campus. Our students share dorm space, meals, outreach, and social activities with the AFCOE students and these associations help to make evangelism a focal point at Weimar College. In addition, each faculty member and student is actively involved in local soul winning activities in the greater Sacramento area and/or in missions abroad.
Health Education
Whole person education underlies our curriculum. We emphasize student involvement in the educational process and health education is no exception. From the healthy mountain environment to our over 400 acres of trails to our rigorous work education and balanced study program, we strive to present a balanced program that includes physical as well as mental development.
While the health and physical improvement of our students is a priority, we also seek to train our students to be effective medical missionaries, sharing their health knowledge for the benefit of others. Our campus is home to the NEWSTART® Lifestyle program providing the perfect opportunity for students to interact with people who need the knowledge of health our students are trained to share. Weimar College also schedules off campus health outreach initiatives.
Practical Training
Our work-study program provides students with practical skills as well as opportunities for earning tuition. Not only do our students experience the beneficial effects of practical labor, our faculty join the students in their work providing uncommonly close connections between staff and students. This allows for the formation of mentoring relationships that lead to a better understanding of the academic material presented in classes. It’s part of our strategy for better learning based on the harmonious development of the whole person.