Our 2020 Thanksgiving Offering to be received November 15 and 22 will benefit fifteen Colleges and Universities and seven Seminaries and Divinity Houses affiliated with the Disciples of Christ. Higher education has been an important focus for Disciples since the very beginning of the movement. Throughout our history, Disciples have founded institutions of higher learning to educate students and form leaders to make a difference in the world.
The Colleges and Universities of the Christian Church provide quality education through classes offered by some of the nation’s top undergraduate and graduate faculty. Many of the campuses are comprised of state-of-the-art facilities, offer diverse degree programs, include dynamic student life activities, offer exciting athletics programs, and much more. The Thanksgiving offering supports everything from scholarships, to religious life offices, to faculty growth and development. By giving to the Thanksgiving Offering you are helping our institutions invest in students as they prepare themselves to become leaders. Please support our Thanksgiving Offering November 15 and 22.
The Thanksgiving Offering also provides scholarship and support for our theological education institutions. Each of our seminaries and divinity houses is committed to educating and forming Christian leaders for church and society. Generations of pastors, community leaders, and agents of social transformation have been educated at our theological institutions. They have flourished and made a difference in the world, thanks to gifts from Disciples congregations and individuals throughout the ages. These institutions continue to prepare leaders for the present age and the age to come. Please give to the Thanksgiving Offering November 15 and 22.
What does it mean to be a college or university of The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)?
That’s a reasonable question. The 15 schools, while diverse, have a number of things in common:
- A commitment to academic excellence and the liberal arts;
- An environment of open inquiry;
- An inclusive, welcoming community that respects all people and cultures;
- A focus on character, service, and leadership; and
- A passion for social justice.
You’ll find students and faculty with strong values and faith. You’ll also notice a philosophy of faith paired with reason: The best learning and personal growth occur when the intellectual and spiritual are combined.
The Disciples Divinity House offers an exceptional residential scholarship program in conjunction with the Divinity School of the University of Chicago and as one of the seven theological education institutions of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Through these affiliations, women and men are prepared for visionary leadership in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and in the wider world. The residential scholarship program cultivates the arts of ministry and scholarship. It includes substantial financial aid, educational programs, and a lively community of faith and learning.
