ABOUT US

Why Agathon UAF?

The name “Agathon” is from the Greek New Testament word for good, and appears in passages like 1 Thessalonians 5:15, which emphasizes the importance of seeking “that which is good for one another and for all.” Agathon University of Applied Faith is so named to demonstrate our commitment to the Biblical worldview and its outworking in doing good for the benefit and service of others.

The Mission and Purpose of Agathon UAF

The mission of Agathon UAF is to excel as an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary religious college rooted in and committed to the Biblical worldview, providing innovative and specialized education for character development, intellectual proficiency, and practical aptitude.

Agathon UAF Organizational Information

Agathon University of Applied Faith is a private religious college based in Florida, and is comprised of a diverse network of educators, spanning the globe.

International in scope, Agathon UAF delivers online religious (faith-based) instruction in innovative and specialized faith-based competencies, and undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs in religious education and faith-based leadership, utilizing emerging pedagogical formats to serve Learners around the world.

Agathon UAF Authorization and Accreditation

Agathon University of Applied Faith is a religious exempt college in Florida, fulfilling the requirements of Florida Statute, Section 1005.06(1)(f).

Agathon UAF recognizes the value of accreditation for fulfilling its mission and serving Learners, and so Agathon UAF plans to seek accreditation. Agathon UAF currently has not yet made application to begin the accreditation process. Agathon UAF is currently not accredited, and credits earned at Agathon UAF might not transfer to accredited schools.

Agathon UAF Values

Agathon UAF values one-on-one mentoring, individualized and competency based learning, and innovation and collaboration, to maximize the growth and transformation of each individual Learner.

Agathon UAF’s dedicated Professors and Mentors promote discovery and exploration of knowledge and its application of Biblical worldview concepts to life-long success through transformative teaching, service, mentoring, creative partnerships, scholarship, and research.

Agathon UAF’s online programs are designed to be affordable, accessible, and achievable catalysts for learning and growth. They are intentionally designed to aid in the stewardship of Learners’ personal journeys and the journeys of those who Agathon UAF Alumni will serve along the way.

The Five Agathon UAF Institutional Learning Outcomes

Agathon UAF Learning Outcome #1 – Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Research

Learners will demonstrate ability to think critically from a Biblical worldview platform, solve problems, and conduct interdisciplinary research at a level appropriate to their program, and in a way that is gracious and beneficial to those operating within other worldviews.

Agathon UAF Learning Outcome #2 – Personal Growth

Learners will understand how learning is related to personal growth, and will be challenged to grow in their thinking, communication, conduct, and engagement with others.

Agathon UAF Learning Outcome #3 – Skills Development

Learners will advance in skills related to transformative learning and leadership, demonstrating a level of competency appropriate to their program.

Agathon UAF Learning Outcome #4 – Social Responsibility

Learners will appreciate the diversity in and value of others as designed by our Creator, and will grow in willingness and capability to serve others.

Agathon UAF Learning Outcome #5 – Worldview Applications

Learners will become capable at thinking from a Biblical worldview perspective and will understand the relationship of description and prescription, so that they can ground their actions in sound principles.

Agathon UAF History

In the Summer of 2020 a team of leaders and educators, led by Dr. Christopher Cone, launched Vyrsity, designed to be a cutting-edge university built on the Biblical worldview with a focus on mission fidelity, accessibility, and sustainability.

Within a few months of beginning development, Vyrsity leaders assisted Rocky Mountain Bible College with a relaunch as Colorado Biblical University (CBU), and the two schools partnered closely over the next few years.

In early Spring of 2024, Fort Collins Bible College (FCBC), led by Dr. Brad Maston, merged into CBU. In Summer of 2024, Agathon University of Applied Faith (AgathonUAF) was launched in Florida, and Vyrsity and CBU merged with AgathonUAF, allowing the leadership and faculty to focus on the development of one school, to maximize the stewardship and opportunity for Learners.

Agathon University of Applied Faith has a rich heritage of likeminded institutions, practicioners, and educators working together to provide the highest quality of education to prepare Learners to excel in transformative learning and leadership.