Disciples On Campus

The Christian College of Georgia offers opportunities for friendship and faith-development in a community of undergraduate and graduate students, and includes those who are interested from among faculty and staff. A priority of this Campus Ministry at the University of Georgia is exploration of ways in which we can blend faith and reason while nurturing our Christian vocations and advancing the Church’s ministry on campus and beyond the campus.

“Disciples on Campus” is a ministry which encourages faithfulness and open-mindedness.

If you, as a student, think you are different, or if you enjoy sharing questions and diverse opinions about matters of faith and religion – or about science or politics or economics or relationships or anything else, for that matter – you may find the “Disciples on Campus” works for you. 

There are four basic dimensions of the ”Disciples on Campus” ministry. Because we are interested in questions of meaning, and faith, and purpose, we seek to know more about God.  These dimensions are based on four commonly accepted ways of knowing God:

 Scripture, Reason, Tradition, and Experience

 We Study Scripture

“Study to show yourself approved unto God, a worker that need not be ashamed, rightly discerning and understanding the Word of Truth.” II Timothy 2:15

We Reason Together

“Come, let us reason together….” Isaiah 1:18

We Carry the Traditions of Caring and Sharing

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind…love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22:37-39

 We Experience Life in Community

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” Acts 2:42

While participating in the campus ministry programs keeps us together and nurtures our growth, Disciples on Campus encourages participants to get involved in a local congregation of their choice. We meet weekly as a group, for fellowship meals, service to others, worship, and Bible Study. We also have opportunities for interaction through friendships on campus,  leadership opportunities, group retreats, and personal consultation with the Campus Minister or other mentors. Disciples on Campus also participates in several ecumenical activities with other campus ministry groups.

Addressing questions such as these: “Who is God? Where is God? What does God do? How does God act? How are we to live?” What is my place in the Church?

Disciples on Campus offers opportunities to develop

Disciplines of the Spiritual Life, to practice

Discernment of our Vocation as Christians, and to enhance the

Development of our Gifts for Ministry.

Some of the highlights of Disciples on Campus   

have included the following:

~ An annual “Ski Retreat” in the beautiful North Carolina mountains;

~ Fellowship Dinners at the most popular restaurants in Athens ;

-Preparation and sharing of meals with the Athens Homeless Shelter;

~ Sharing in worship together on Wednesday evenings, and

Offering worship leadership in local Disciples congregations;

~ Regular Bible Study and Discussion;

~ Informal gathering to enjoy the social and cultural opportunities in Athens ;

~ Leadership in the Young Adult Disciples Association;

~ Connection with people, opportunities, and events in the Region, the General Church  

and other denominations; 

and

~ The Annual Spring Banquet honoring graduates 

( Featuring outstanding addresses by some of the finest Disciples leaders in the Region )

“Disciples on Campus” has its student center on the campus of First Christian Church of Athens . The Student Center is located in the gray building on the north side of the main church building on the ground floor (building faces Pulaski St …enter from church parking lot).

We appreciate the opportunity to share some of our experience and gifts with members of the UGA, Gainesville , Athens Tech and Piedmont campus communities. For additional information about Disciples on Campus, please contact Dr. Robert Harris, Campus Minister at UGADisciples@aol.com, 770-815-9078 or 1-800-235-2496.

Foundation for Christian Ministry ~ Center for Continuing Education ~ Campus Ministry

 (770) 815-9078 ~ 303 First Street ~ P.O. Box 747 / Statham, GA  30666 ~ (800) 235-2496