ABOUT US
Hartwell Divinity School™
Hartwell Divinity School™ (HDS) is a joint initiative between Hartwell Quest® (an Arizona entity offering religious and avocational courses and certificates) and Hartwell University® (a Florida entity exempt from licensure with respect to religious education). These sister institutions are subsidiaries of Hartwell Education, Inc.®, a Texas-based social enterprise.
International students and residents of Florida may enroll into religious courses, certificates, and degrees through HDS under Hartwell University®. All other HDS students may complete courses and certificate programs through Hartwell Quest®. Credit transfer options and degree programs are available (at more than 240 accredited Christian colleges & universities) to all HDS students through our accredited partnerships.
Our Mission
The mission of Hartwell Divinity School™ is to prepare pastors and missionaries across the globe to:
I. Preach the Word of God with integrity, accuracy, and clarity.
II. Pastor and shepherd diverse congregations amidst challenging global environments.
III. Stand firm against an increasingly evil culture through applied apologetics.
Core Values
We value the integration of faith and learning, respect for every person, loving service, and unleashing fruitfulness in students around the globe by cultivating our four pillars of Intelligence, Leadership, Innovation and Service.
Statement of Faith
We are an evangelical and nondenominational community that is made up of believers from many backgrounds and fellowships. We believe the Bible is authoritative and infallible. We affirm The Lausanne Covenant and the Statement of Faith held by the the National Association of Evangelicals.
Because it is accepted by every major branch of Christendom, HDS holds to the Nicene Creed of 325 below.
Nicene Creed of 325
“We believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. We believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one, holy, Christian Church. We confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins, and we look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.”
Name & Logo
“Hartwell” is translated from the Old English words heort + wella as “spring or stream frequented by deer.” The hart is an ancient and modern symbol of Christ and the Church and is often depicted in iconography with wells and fountains which symbolize the waters of baptism, springs of life, and the river that flowed from Eden and the throne of God in Genesis 2:10 and Revelation 22:1. Our logo is the illustration of our name and depicts our mascot, the stag (or hart).
Please note that we are aware of some unauthorized entities that have infringed upon and counterfeited our USPTO-registered trade names. Federal criminal law prohibits trafficking in goods or services that bear a counterfeit mark. 18 U.S.C. § 2320(a)(1). To ensure you receive genuine communications and services, please verify that you are dealing directly with Hartwell™. If you have any doubts or concerns, do not hesitate to contact us for confirmation.
You can verify our USPTO ownership and registration for the following marks at these links: Hartwell University®, Hartwell College®, Hartwell Quest®, Hartwell Education, Inc.®
Our Dean
Chris Berg, Ph.D.
B.A. in Biology, Illinois Wesleyan University
M.A. in Christian Apologetics, Biola University
Ph.D. in Theology and Apologetics, Liberty University
Dr. Chris Berg earned his Ph.D. from Liberty University in Apologetics and Theology. He serves as the dean of Hartwell Divinity School and as the founding pastor of Spirit of Truth Church. He is also the author of The New Age Trojan Horse: What Every Christian Needs to Know about the Enneagram and Yoga. His apologetic and theological interests lie in the areas of theological method, doctrine of Scripture, and cultural apologetics issues. He is married with two children and currently lives in Durham, North Carolina.