Religious Life Category
COVID Freshman Year
May. 13, 2021—One of MANY zoom calls this semester! It is hard to believe that my first year at Vanderbilt has come and gone. This time last year, I remember praying that we would go to school in person and not have to spend my freshman year at home taking online classes. When we got the email...
The Four Things I’ve Learned Junior Year (Fall)
Dec. 16, 2017—The things I think about over decaf lattes and long walks through leaves
CC: More about University Catholic!
Jul. 16, 2017—University Catholic: Open to everyone, welcoming to all!
SAQ: Is there a Christian community at Vanderbilt?
Jul. 16, 2017—Dear Sophie, I’m an incoming freshman, and I’m wondering about the Christian community at Vanderbilt. I’ve never really been part of a youth group or bible study, so I’m not sure what to expect. What’s the Christian community like at Vanderbilt? I answered this question through this post, but I wanted to have more of...
CC: Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM!)
Jul. 15, 2017—The Baptist Collegiate Ministry at Vanderbilt Place is a Christian community where generations of students have found a home during their time at Vanderbilt! The BCM is welcome to all students, regardless of denomination of faith, who wish to grow in their spiritual walk with Christ. We strive to help each other develop into active members of a local church, build trusting relationships in small groups, and worship the Lord together every week.
CC: Vanderbilt’s Christian Communities!
Jul. 15, 2017—Every Christian ministry is full of people searching too, and each ministry is loving and accepting. Find out more about them through the links in this post!
CC: Orthodox Christian Fellowship
Jul. 15, 2017—"Along with the activities, OCF provides a great sense of fellowship and community that promotes faith, love, praise, and service."
CC: Navigators (Navs!)
Jul. 15, 2017—"Now I have a really dope community of strong men and women, who are wiling to help me keep my eyes on Jesus Christ."
CC: Synesis, Faith and Reason Journal
Jul. 15, 2017—Synesis is Vanderbilt’s journal of Christian thought that seeks to bridge faith and reason. It’s an opportunity for students to explore topics of personal and academic interest in light of both Christian and secular worldviews. Topics have ranged from mental illness to the refugee crisis to chemistry and physics and incorporate students from all walks, ministries, and denominations around campus.
CC: Young Life
Jul. 15, 2017—" I had never been to Young Life before coming to College, but have absolutely loved the times I went this year. The way that the staff talks about and shares Jesus has changed the way I viewed Him and given me a much deeper love for Him."