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Christian Faith Exploration at Seattle Pacific University

SPU's Christian Faith Exploration is a co-curricular program delving into the Christian life. It includes discussions, reflections, and service experiences to explore faith implications in life, society, and the world.

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Christian Faith Exploration at Seattle Pacific University

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  1. Seattle Pacific University’sChristian Faith Exploration Program Co-Curricular Requirement Student-Led Educational and Formational

  2. Distinctives of Christian life at SPU • Faculty & staff share a common Christian commitment while embracing diverse denominational traditions • Students need not affirm a Christian faith, though while at SPU, all students will explore the Christian Faith through curricular and co-curricular programs

  3. Salvation by grace through faith in Christ 4. The transforming work of the Holy Spirit to enable us to live in obedience and holiness 5. The call to be a grace-filled community 6. A commitment to engagement with the poor

  4. What’s ‘Free’ about Free Methodists? • Freedom of Slaves • Freedom of Pews • Freedom of Women to exercise all gifts for ministry

  5. What is CFE? • SPU is committed to provide students with opportunities to explore the meaning of the Christian faith and its implications for life, academic disciplines and society --- Christian Faith Exploration. • CFE is a required co-curricular program integrating discussion, reflection and community service that each student self-designs.

  6. Giving all students the opportunity to explore the meaning and implications of the Christian faith for life, society and the world

  7. What’s the Requirement? • Each quarter, full-time undergraduate students complete: • 5 hours of community service • 2 Campus-wide Community Convocations or Lectures • 8 other campus-based CFE events • Students with special circumstances can petition each quarter for a reduction in the requirement. • With over 50 activities weekly to choose from, students self-design their own Faith Exploration program.

  8. By the end of the quarter, each student self-reports on the activities in which they participated. • General reflections on the quarter’s activities • Specific observations on two Community Events • These reflections are reviewed by the OCM staff, and registration for courses depends on successfully fulfilling the requirement

  9. Rich Worship Opportunities Ta Ethne Sundays @ 8:30 pm CHAPEL Tuesdays @ 9:30 am GROUP Wednesdays @ 9:00 pm Friday Communion Fridays @ 7:30 am

  10. Autumn 2002 Speakers on Campus • Dr. Vishal Mangalwadi (India) “Jesus in India—the Transforming Impact of the Gospel in the World’s 2nd Largest Nation” • Dr. Stephen Carter (Yale) “Integrity” • Dr. Clark Pinnock (Canada) “Discerning God’s Will for our Lives” • Dr. Tony Campolo “God’s Call for Christians to Respond to HIV/Aids” • Philip Yancey “The Jesus I Never Knew”

  11. DISCUSSION & DISCIPLESHIP Campus Forums and Debates Cadres Residence Hall Fellowship Pastoral Care Discipleship Small Groups

  12. LOCAL AND GLOBAL SERVICE SPRINT around the world Urban Involvement & Latreia

  13. AIDS Care Tutoring kids Teen shelter Prison ministries Street kids Urban Plunge Hall service projects ….and more Honduras South Africa China Thailand LA Dominican Repub. Ireland Mississippi ….and more

  14. Get Involved Student Ministry Coordinators • Opportunities to serve as worship leaders, musicians, artists, ministry coordinators, administrators, team leaders, travel managers, event coordinators, office assistants, prayer coordinators, bible study leaders, and more! • Develop as a Leader:All programs are student-led, with 120 students each year in formal leadership roles Awana Volunteers SPRINT Team

  15. Want to Know More? Rev. Tim Dearborn, Ph.D. Dean of the Chapel Everything’s described on the web: http://www.spu.edu/depts/ocm Or email us at… Campusministries@spu.edu Or call us at… (206) 281-2996 Questions?

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