From Genesis to Revelation, the Christian Bible offers a grand drama—a story about God, humans, and the world. The scriptures were composed over many centuries by a host of authors who wrote in a range of genres to address a variety of ancient communities. Yet within these gloriously diverse writings that make up the biblical canon there lies an overarching narrative. It’s an epic tale about God’s mission to restore the world from brokenness, chaos, and death, and to bring wholeness, justice, and peace to humans and all of creation. Reading the Bible as a narrative changes the way we understand both its individual parts and its overall message. In this track we’ll learn how to read the Bible so that we can see this fascinating story, and we’ll ask what it has to say to us today.

What if you could deepen your biblical knowledge, grow in Christlikeness, and develop lifelong spiritual habits within a supportive Christian community? This track is designed for students seeking to integrate classic spiritual exercises—like prayer, Bible reading, fasting, church engagement, and works of service—into their daily lives. While spiritual exercises are often practiced alone, this cohort emphasizes the power of community in deepening faith and accountability. For the duration of the year, all track members will adopt a common rule of spiritual exercise. The cohort leaders will offer teaching on theological topics relevant to the exercises, including, for example, the nature of the “perfect” Christian life, grace and nature, and our experience of consolation and desolation. As we explore the biblical foundation of spiritual disciplines and learn practical ways to implement them, we will encourage one another in the journey toward Christlikeness.

What kind of life are you working toward? How can you discern what it should be about? How do work and relationships fit into the good life? What will you do when life doesn’t go as planned?
 
This track takes a deep dive into an essential topic that everyone wrestles with: What am I made for? No matter our background or experience, we each have assumptions and hopes for the kind of life we want and what will make that life “good.” University years are pivotal for exploring this important question. Yet, there is rarely time to reflect on the nature of a truly “good life,” to question our assumptions, and revisit our hopes.
 
Join this cohort to examine this essential question—to sift through the motivations, means, and ends of living the Good Life. We can’t promise that you will discover the Good Life by the end of this track, but we feel confident you will be ready to pursue it. 

What does it look like to be a faithful Christian in a time of deep polarization and disagreement? How do we engage wisely with differing opinions, controversial topics, and the enduring hard questions of faith? As Christians, we are called to be peaceable, humble, and truthful. But how do we embody these virtues when the issues feel weighty and the stakes seem high? How do we balance intellectual humility with conviction? 
  
This track will explore some of the pressing questions Christians face today. Fellows will help shape the topics we explore, including issues like Christianity and politics, sexuality, climate change, navigating the digital world, and more. Together, we will develop tools for thinking Christianly about these complex issues. Ultimately, our goal is to learn how to engage our world and neighbors with wisdom, humility, and truth.