OUR MISSION

Dan EL Institute of Higher Learning (DEIHL) is an advocate of Christ-centered higher education in the lives of

those who will transform the world in the marketplace as well as in the church. Our mission is to provide

students with unique and flexible learning, in a culture that is both high-tech and high-touch, preparing them

for a rapidly changing and diverse global society.

PHILOSOPHY OF LEARNING

The goal of Dan EL Institute of Higher Learning is to train students to follow the character of God, developing

leadership qualities that enable students to enrich and elevate their spheres of influence, whether they work

and serve in the local church, in government, in the marketplace, or in the home. As a distance-learning

institution, we are committed to developing knowledge, skills, and character in students, both locally and

around the world.

Dan EL Institute’s degree programs complement its mission and goals by developing character, leadership,

knowledge, and skills in the lives of those who will become leaders in their spheres of influence.

Our philosophy is based on the character-building, problem-solving, answer-providing principles of Daniel 5:12,

which says, “…an excellent spirit, knowledge and insight, interpretation of dreams, explanation of enigmas,

and solving of difficult problems were found in Daniel…”

CORE VALUES

The following core values serve as guiding principles in the pursuit of our mission to equip people for effective

Christ-centered leadership.

We extend the opportunity to learn to everyone and commit ourselves to reflect the following values:

Learning and Instruction

We acknowledge the inspired truth of Scripture as the reference point for our educational process. We seek to

develop lifelong learners with a Christian worldview. We are committed to academic and professional

excellence.

We desire to achieve balance in our curriculum through the integration of intellectual, spiritual, and practical

studies.

Development of the Person

We hold that Christian education involves shaping the whole person.

Therefore, we value the development of moral and ethical integrity, physical and emotional health, and

spiritual maturity, all as the demonstration of character through a Christ-centered curriculum.

Leadership and Missions

We value the demonstration of servant leadership to meet the spiritual and social needs of our world. We value

collaborations, partnerships, and entrepreneurships where our students can utilize their gifts to expand the

sphere of influence of people from across the world for the betterment of communities worldwide.

We desire to achieve balance in our curriculum through the integration of intellectual, spiritual, and practical

studies.

INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES OF THE COLLEGE

Dan EL Institute of Higher Learning faculty and administrators commit themselves to equipping each student to

become a Christian witness and servant-leader that will demonstrate:

I.   Effective communication skills in listening, speaking, and writing.

II.  Critical thinking skills necessary to interact effectively in a culturally diverse and increasingly pluralistic  

  world.

III.  Skills in biblical exposition that accurately reflect the content and meaning of Scripture.

IV.   A biblically formed worldview, integrating the Christian faith with general educational content.

V.    A pattern of lifelong learning

VI.   A devoted relationship with Christ.

VII.  Leadership in a variety of professional disciplines

VIII. A commitment to global evangelism

ACCREDITATION

Dan EL Institute of Higher Learning is authorized to operate and grant degrees through the Illinois Board of

Higher Education (IBHE). 

Dan EL is actively pursuing national and regional accreditation.