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Disciples Related Schools’ 2022 Commencement Schedules

Listed below are the college, universities and theological schools related to the Christin Church (Disciples of Christ), along with their commencement plans. While many schools have made plans for in-person ceremonies, in some cases there are restrictions on the number of guests allowed. In the list below, if the name of a school is hyperlinked, you can click the link to be taken directly to that school’s commencement information webpage. For those not highlighted, feel free to contact the school directly for more detailed information.

Disciples Related Colleges and Universities

Barton College – Saturday, May 14 at 10:30 a.m.

Bethany College – Saturday, May 7 at 10 a.m.

Chapman University – Friday through Sunday, May 20-22. Check university website for schedule.

Columbia College – Saturday, April 30 at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Culver-Stockton College – Saturday, May 14 at 9:30 a.m.

Drury University – Friday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 14 at 11 a.m.

Eureka College – Saturday, May 7 at 10:30 a.m.

Hiram College – Saturday, May 14 at 2 p.m.

Jarvis Christian College – Saturday, May 7 at 10 a.m.

Midway University – Saturday, May 14 at 11 a.m.

Texas Christian University – Saturday, May 7 at 9 a.m., 1 p.m., and 5 p.m. Check university website for schedule.

Transylvania University – Saturday, May 28 at 9 a.m.

Tugaloo College – Sunday, May 1 at 9 a.m.

University of Lynchburg – Thursday, May 19 at 9 a.m. (undergraduate) and Friday, May 20 through Saturday, May 21 (graduate programs).

William Woods University – Saturday, April 30 at 10 a.m. (undergraduate), 2 p.m. (graduate programs).

Disciple Related Theological Institutions

Brite Divinity School – Saturday, May 7 at 5 p.m.

Christian Theological Seminary – Saturday, May 21. Details forthcoming.

Disciples Divinity Houses at the University of Chicago – Saturday, June 4 at 9:15 a.m.

Disciples Divinity House at Vanderbilt University – Friday, May 13 at 11 a.m.

Disciples Seminary Foundation

Claremont School of Theology – Tuesday, May 17 at 9 a.m.

Iliff School of Theology – Thursday, June 3.

Pacific School of Religion – Sunday, May 22

San Francisco Theological Seminary – Saturday, May 21 at 10 a.m.

Seattle University’s School of Theology and Ministry – Sunday, June 12 at 3 p.m.

Lexington Theological Seminary – Friday, June 17 at 10 a.m.

Phillips Theological Seminary – Saturday, May 21. Details forthcoming.

Disciples Affiliated Schools See Increase in Applications

At this time of year, when many high school students are making decisions on where to attend college in the fall, Disciples affiliated schools are reporting a record number of applications for admission for the upcoming academic year.   Texas Christian University broke the mark of receiving over 20,000 applications for the first time.  At Chapman University, 14,170 applications were received (an 8% increase over last year) and represent students from all 50 states as well as 62 countries.

 

Other Disciples affiliated schools also report growth in the number of applications received:

  • Midway University has experienced a 69% increase in applications from 2017 to 2018
  • Transylvania University saw a jump from 1400 to 2400 applications between 2016 to 2017. This year is on pace to reach 2400 again.
  • Drury University has seen a 27% growth in applications from 2015 to 2018
  • Hiram College has received 33% more applications in 2018 than were received in 2016
  • Bethany College has experienced 22% growth in applications over the past two years
  • Lynchburg College and William Woods University have seen a 10% increase over the past two years
  • Over the past six years, Culver-Stockton College has gone from averaging 1,500 applications to nearly 4,600 per year.

 

When discussing possible reasons for the increase in applicants over the past few years, admissions counselors shared that there are several factors.  Through increasingly sophisticated marketing strategies, schools are able to share their messaging more directly and personally with students and families.  In addition, an ever-increasing number of schools use the Common Application, making it easier for students to apply to multiple schools.

President of Midway University Wins Award

In 2013, Dr. John Marsden became president of Midway University.  In the years since, the school has seen exciting changes and dramatic growth in enrollment.  In July 2015, the college changed its name to Midway University.  At the beginning of the 2016 fall semester, enrollment in the day college was opened to men and the largest class in the school’s history was welcomed to campus.  In 2018-19, 3 additional sports will be added to the athletic program, bringing the total number of sports to 20.  In recognition of his leadership, President Marsden recently received an Excellence in Education Vision Award.  To read more about this award and the exciting changes taking place at Midway, click here!

Campus Minister Position at Midway University

Midway University is looking to fill a Campus Minister Position. Please, refer to the announcement below.

CAMPUS MINISTER

Midway University invites applications for the position of Campus Minister.

The campus minister serves the theological, spiritual, and emotional needs of the university community through a student-centered college based ministry program, which is Christian in commitment and ecumenical in spirit.  The campus minister also provides support for students, faculty and staff of the university through worship services, counseling services, written communication, committee work, planned activities and communication with outside community organizations.

This position requires strong interpersonal and counseling skills and the ability to create programs for a diverse population.  Excellent organizational and problem solving skills are a must.  Master’s of Divinity with three years experience required; experience in an educational setting preferred. This is a part-time 9 month position (typically no summer hours required).

Founded in 1847 and affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Midway University began admitting male students into its traditional daytime undergraduate program in August 2016.  Midway University also offers adult undergraduate degree completion and graduate programs for both women and men through evening and online delivery.  The main campus is located in Midway, Kentucky in the center of the Bluegrass Region and 15 miles outside Lexington.  More than 120-acres of the 200-acre campus are dedicated to the institution’s equine program.  Midway University also has an off-site location in Lexington, Kentucky.

To apply, please visit www.midway.edu/careers

Midway University is an equal opportunity employer.