Gordon College

Mission. Commission. Location.

Gordon College is a place where the whole has always been greater than the sum of its parts. Innovative while indelibly connected to a storied tradition and rich heritage. Rooted in faith while unafraid to ask and explore tough questions in a changing society. We distill those qualities into three core ideas that capture our identity as well as our individuality: Mission. Commission. Location.

Mission
Gordon graduates men and women distinguished by intellectual maturity and Christian character, committed to lives of service and prepared for leadership worldwide. With a liberal arts education in the tradition of New England’s best colleges, our students gain the qualities most sought by employers: the ability to think holistically, reason analytically, communicate persuasively, and—even more importantly—act morally.

Commission
The Gordon Commission is the essence of our experience—the process and promise of a transformative education.

• Stretch the mind. At Gordon, faith and knowledge are complementary, not contradictory.
• Deepen the faith. Our commitment to faith provides a framework for the transformative pursuit of truth.
• Elevate the contribution. In the words of our founder, A. J. Gordon, “Service overflows from us.”

Location
We are just north of Boston, the global hub of higher education. The Greater Boston area provides a wealth of professional development and career opportunities for students as well as rich history and traditions. And since we aren’t far from the world’s financial and political capitals in New York City and Washington, DC, we provide outstanding access and opportunity for experiential education as well as for starting a career.