Belhaven College is a Christian liberal arts college dedicated to helping people grapple with the complex issues of life and to preparing them for positions of leadership in a rapidly changing society. A community of professors and students working together in a Christian environment, Belhaven emphasizes the importance of the individual. In addition to a traditional, strong liberal arts program, Belhaven provides an atmosphere in which students can find purpose and meaning in life. Academic preparation and Christian experience go hand in hand at Belhaven.
Each student is encouraged to develop and grow to the best of his or her potential and to face the future with confidence and determination. Interwoven into academic preparation is a curriculum which emphasizes personal values and constructive attitudes toward work, other people, and the quality of life.
Belhaven strives for excellence in higher education. The college is dedicated to the belief that only the Christian liberal arts institution can educate men and women capable of totally purposeful action and direction.