Rooted
Â鶹ÊÓƵ is a place to spark or nurture your faith. As a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Â鶹ÊÓƵ is rooted in a particular Christian tradition and Lutheran heritage. We take this rootedness seriously, not only in the faith life of the Chaplain's office, but in the very identity of the college. The Lutheran Reformation was rooted in principles of grace, freedom, humility, curiosity, paradox, vocation for service, and accessibility, all values that Lutheran higher education lifts up. The Chaplain's Office facilitates worship, community service, and spiritual growth opportunities to steward the development of a community of belonging, where mature understanding of Christian faith is inspired, and lives of leadership and service are nourished.
Open
While being rooted in the ELCA faith tradition, Â鶹ÊÓƵ is also open to those of diverse religious and non-religious identities. Â鶹ÊÓƵ is not a "sectarian" institution, where daily worship attendance is required and where faculty, staff and students must sign a "statement of belief." Nor is Â鶹ÊÓƵ a "secular" institution, which has little interest in talking about things of faith. Rather, Â鶹ÊÓƵ honors the distinct Lutheran heritage of a "third path", being both rooted in a particular faith tradition, yet genuinely open and honoring of diverse people, cultures, and beliefs. Â鶹ÊÓƵ is home to students, staff, and faculty of people from a variety of interfaith backgrounds.
Resources for Students
Meditation, counseling, preaching internships, and support and exploration of a variety of faith and religious traditions.
