Wheaton College has long held to its mission of building the church and improving society worldwide. Since its founding in 1860, the College’s steadfast commitment to the combination of intellectual growth and Christian faith has shaped the lives of many young men and women who have gone on to become servant leaders throughout the world. The graduate school, founded in 1937, provides further theological training and ministry skills needed to advance the cause of Christ and His Kingdom. Students come from all over the world in order to be part of an academic community that prepares them to participate in proclaiming the good news of the gospel.