2009-2010 Undergraduate Bulletin (pdf) - LaGrange College

RELIGIOUS LIFE
College is a point of transition. Regardless of the student’s age or
reason for being on campus, college is a turning point. It is a time of
exciting intellectual and social growth. During their collegiate
experiences, students will wrestle with new ideas, discover new
interests, and explore relationships and issues of identity. The struggle
to define identity and personal values are opportunities for spiritual
growth and faith relationships. Therefore, Religious Life programs at
LaGrange College offer students a chance to examine their faith and
determine how it relates to their educational experiences, to assess what
is important, and to forge a system of values that will sustain them
through their adult years.
Growing out of its history of service and its affiliation with The United
Methodist Church, LaGrange College is committed to creating a caring
and ethical community that challenges student’s minds and inspires their
souls. As a result, the College offers a number of opportunities for
students, faculty and staff members to celebrate life and explore God’s
intention for human living.
OFFICE OF THE CHAPLAIN
The most common problems experienced by college students focus on
figuring out an identity, forming and maintaining relationships, and the
difficulties of making the transition from adolescence to young
adulthood. Students need a friend, and someone who will have the time
to listen to them. To help students during their faith struggles when
their spiritual outlooks and understandings of God are challenged, the
College employs a full-time chaplain. The responsibility of the Chaplain
is to care for the spiritual needs of the college.
The word “chaplain” describes the ministry style of an ordained minister
who devotes the majority of their time and effort to developing and
maintaining a relational environment for a small congregation.
LaGrange’s Chaplain is an ordained United Methodist minister who is
available to persons of all faiths to help them sort out and make sense
out of life crises. The Chaplain provides support and counseling for
students, faculty and staff members in times of crisis or transition.
Through worship programs, group activities, and community service, the
Chaplain invites students, faculty and staff members to explore their
faith.
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