Skip To Main Content
Principia College Logo

Purpose and Mission

Principia Purpose

The primary Purpose of The Principia is to serve the Cause of Christian Science.

Principia-wide Belonging and Mattering Statement

Love in Action

With Christian Science as our foundation, we view every member of the Principia community as the unlimited image and likeness of God (Gen. 1:26). We seek to elevate humanity by fostering, nurturing, and inspiring individual and collective spiritual growth.

Diversity in perspectives, experiences, and how people uniquely express themselves strengthens our community. Principia strives to provide its community members with equitable access to all opportunities and resources. We support and respect individual healthcare choices without judgment.

We commit to respectful engagement with one another and will work to remove prejudice and misunderstanding. We are a community based on prayer, integrity, respect, trust, and love. Together, we foster and sustain inclusive learning, living, and working environments where everyone feels they belong and are valued.

College Operational Mission Statement

Principia College exists to provide a rigorous education in service to the Cause of Christian Science. We stand out by recognizing the whole and unique person in each student. Our mission is to cultivate collaborative creative thinkers and doers who are prepared to seek and find healing solutions. We envision a future in which humanity will behold a more fair, peaceful, and abundant world.

Values Statements

  1. Principians respect that the Principia community and educational experience are rooted in and will openly reflect the beliefs and values of Christian Science.
  2. Principians strive to reflect the qualities of God’s unconditional love for all people.
  3. Principians are committed to seeing everyone as the unlimited image and likeness of God.
  4. Principians see Christ Jesus as a role model for compassionate, selfless service and bringing healing to humanity.
  5. Principians are receptive to spiritual growth.
  6. Principians know that prayer matters at Principia.
  7. Principians are challenged and supported to develop their character through all facets of Principia’s whole person approach to education.
  8. Principians support that Principia campuses and activities are dry, safe, and uplifting environments.

For more information about Principia, see Principia's Purpose and Policies.