we care about your spiritual growth as well as your intellectual development.

Vespers and Afterglow
Every Friday evening students gather for an inspiring spiritual program. Guest speakers, musical performances, drama presentations, video clips, testimonials and prayer make up the vespers programs at Southwestern. Vespers is the place to find peace and Christian fellowship at the end of a long week.

Bible Study Groups
Students lead many different groups in Bible study sessions. Many and diverse topics are covered by numerous groups. When you get involved in Bible study and prayer, spiritual enrichment is guaranteed.

Week of Prayer

Each semester, one week is dedicated as a Week of Prayer.  During the Fall semester, a special guest speaker presents daily morning devotional messages to the entire campus body.  Then, during second semester, a student-led Week of Prayer features student speakers the messages. Musical talent, and drama are also part of this special spiritual emphasis week.

Religion class

Theology majors are not the only students found in Southwestern's religion classes. Every student is required to take classes from the religion department. The philosophy of education at Southwestern invites Christ into the classroom, whether it is Greek class or Physics.

Mission Trips and Community Service
Student led mission trips occur at various times during the year. The chaplain's office plans trips during Christmas vacation, Spring break, Summer vacation, and a few other weeks during the year. Challenge yourself to new experience, and come back a different person.

Sabbath School
Most students get involved with a Sabbath School group called The Huddle. This is a student-led program where two or three student leaders mediate discussions among small groups on Bible verses and relevant topics. The Huddle groups often spend time together during the week for Bible studies, community service, and social activities.

Residence Hall Worship
Beautiful new worship chapels are located in Miller Hall and Harmon Hall. Residents meet during the week to sing, pray and listen to inspiring devotional stories.

Other activities
Contact the chaplain's office to find out how you can get involved with activities like:
  • song service
  • prayer walking
  • hospital or nursing home visitation
  • Literature Evangelism
  • health ministries
  • Drama clubs

 

Shelly Hickethier '04

Hometown: Hillsboro, OR

Academic Major:  Elementary Education 

Shelly didn't know what she wanted to do when she came to Southwestern Adventist University. "My dream job is to be a mom and a professional athlete," said Shelly, who is part of the gymnastics team at Southwestern. 

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