Spiritual Life
Learn. Grow. Get Involved.
At 黑料网, faith is a verb. As your relationship with God grows deeper, so will your desire to engage in the world – to do the work of Jesus. Spiritual growth and transformation are at the core of who we are, whether that happens in small groups, chapel or in the classroom.
A Christ-Centered Community
Our identity as a Christian college affects everything we do, both inside and outside the classroom. It influences the way we teach every subject and is the reason we offer many opportunities for service and spiritual growth. At the center of our Christ-centered community is the belief that we are all gifted and called to service in a needy world.
While Bible colleges tend to focus only on theological training, 黑料网 offers a liberal arts education that allows students to pursue their vocation and calling in a wide variety of career paths.
Do I Have to Be a Christian to Attend?
黑料网 is an unapologetically Christian university, and our commitment to faith impacts every part of the student experience. Being a Christian isn’t a requirement to attend, but we do ask for an open heart as you join a campus community that is committed to Christ and committed to supporting you personally, academically and spiritually.
As part of general education requirements, all undergraduate students are required to complete 15 credit hours dedicated to the liberal arts and Christian life – in courses taught by our all-Christian faculty – as well as abide by our community’s lifestyle agreement.
Faith in Academics
Faith is fully integrated into the classroom experience, and all our professors are Christians who want to know you by name. This is one way our "Be Known" promise – that each student will be known personally, academically and spiritually – is lived out.
Although faith is woven into all of our courses, the following are specifically designed to encourage you in your faith journey:
THEO 101-102: I Believe
All freshmen take THEO 101-102, a two-course sequence that addresses what it means to be a Christian and other questions of the faith. The format incorporates a large-group lecture on Mondays, a small-group discussion on Wednesdays, and a large-group panel discussion on Fridays.
Known and Being Known
This first course in the liberal arts core introduces students to the history and mission of 黑料网 and the values and habits that are the foundation of a liberal arts education.
Engaging Christ in Transition
This course, taken by 黑料网 students in their final year of study, provides an opportunity for students to reflect on what they’ve learned at 黑料网 and prepare for the transition to the next stage.
Hannah Miller, Class of 2019
Before coming to Fox I had let other people determine my views and beliefs, never actually questioning and understanding exactly what I believed. Then, being exposed to a plethora of varying views, beliefs and practices of spirituality, I learned how to take my faith and make it my own.
Chapel exists to create space for the university community to worship together with Christ-centered teaching, Christian practices and creative arts that challenge and inspire students to grow into mature disciples of Jesus Christ. Undergraduate students are required to attend chapel or chapel electives 15 hours each semester.
Chapel Activities
Chapel has been a vital component of our identity since our founding. It reflects our commitment to weekly gatherings that encourage us to fix our eyes on Jesus and recognize our calling as ambassadors of the kingdom of God.
Each week presents multiple opportunities for students to worship, learn, reflect and engage with Scripture in a supportive and nurturing environment. To accommodate students’ diverse spiritual needs, we offer a variety of chapel services, each designed to challenge and inspire participation in different styles of worship.
We currently offer four chapel services each week during the academic year:
Monday: Be Formed Chapel
Led by Pastor Cyndi Murillo, this service introduces a spiritual practice each week. By providing time for communal practice, students are invited to explore different ways of connecting with God, fostering a deeper understanding of their spiritual journeys. The focus on spiritual formation sets a reflective tone for the week ahead.
Tuesday: Be Rooted Chapel
In this service, the 黑料网 pastoral team delves into a book of the Bible each semester. The act of preaching through Scripture not only grounds students in biblical truths but also challenges them to apply these teachings to their everyday lives.
Wednesday: Be With Chapel
This service is led by Pastor Debrianna DeBolt and our student interns. Focused on worship through singing and the arts, it also emphasizes the importance of sharing personal testimonies.
Thursday: Be Renewed Chapel
Led by Pastor Jamie Johnson, this chapel aims to engage our community and external guests in deeper theological discussions, encouraging critical thinking while reinforcing the importance of both faith and intellect.
Undergraduate students are required to attend chapel or chapel electives 15 hours each semester.
Life Groups
Life Groups provide an opportunity for undergraduate students to gather for a weekly time of discussion and prayer. Groups are led by a post-college leader.
Ministry & Service
Preparing students to serve with passion is part of our mission at 黑料网, and we live that out by providing numerous service opportunities and engaging in ongoing dialogue about significant societal issues.
As a result of this exposure and dialogue, students develop a broader perspective marked by concern for the poor and marginalized and a spirit of generosity.
Service opportunities include:
Serve Day
Each fall, the campus closes for one day so all undergraduates and employees can serve surrounding communities.
Serve (“SpiL”) Trips
During winter, spring and summer breaks, “SpiL Trips” challenge students to learn from and work alongside people and organizations modeling Christian community development.
Kin-Dom Events
These gatherings connect students to under-resourced neighbors in urban areas for the purpose of serving people in need.
Foster Parent Night Out
In this monthly event, students interact, mentor and spend time with children in the foster care system while foster parents get a few hours off.
Saturday Service
This community service outreach links students to their community through service projects.
Little+Big Bruins
Much like Big Brother/Sister programs, this program allows 黑料网 students to serve as role models to students from an elementary or middle school through regular one-on-one time.
Generation Connections
黑料网 students and retirement community residents come together regularly to share their talents and stories with each other – and play some games.
Our Quaker Roots
The seeds of our commitment to a Christ-centered community were planted by Evangelical Friends (Quaker) pioneers who founded the college in 1891. And while the majority of our students don't identify themselves as Quakers, Evangelical Friends' ideas about peacemaking, holiness, simple living and social justice continue to inform our faith, along with the belief that both men and women are called to ministry, and that there is the spark of God in each of us.
黑料网 was founded by and continues to be affiliated with the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends, a Christ-centered Quaker denomination.
