Spiritual Formation Experience
The goal of the Spiritual Formation Experience is to provide students opportunities to deepen their commitment to God with the understanding of how that impacts every aspect of their lives. This experience aims to provide depth and dialogue in applying intellectual and theological perspectives to today’s issues, express Kingdom creativity and worship through the arts and music, and inspire students to servanthood, mission, vocation, and fellowship through campus-wide spiritual programming.
Through the Center for Spiritual Formation, several experiences are offered, on a weekly basis, to ensure that these varied objectives are met. Chapel services meet twice a week to promote corporate spirituality and affirm the Christian Faith through prayer, worship, and discovering God's agenda through the declaration of His Word. Hall Bible Studies, a student-led experience offered weekly in the evening in residence halls, allows student leaders (Sojourners) opportunities to develop and facilitate spiritually enriching experiences for their peers. Small Groups, facilitated by volunteer faculty, staff, and local ministry leaders, meet weekly for prayer and discussions based on books of the Bible, theological topics, and contemporary issues. There are also different lectures, concerts and other spiritually enriching events that happen throughout each academic year.
The Spiritual Formation Experience is a vital component of the University's plan to impact the spiritual vitality of its community. Therefore, students are expected to attend and engage in these experiences. In signing the Community Life Agreement, each student assumes personal responsibility for his/her attendance and conduct. Attendance is regularly reported to the Center for Spiritual Formation. Failure to meet attendance expectations may lead to disciplinary measures that include community service, assessment of a fine, and probation from participation in athletics and leadership roles. For more details, see our Center for Spiritual Formation webpage.