Christian Formation & Leadership

Rooted in Faith, Growing in Leadership

Christian Formation & Leadership at Valpo equips students to grow in faith while preparing to lead with integrity and purpose. Through programs like Allen Scholars, the THEO 309 course, and immersive retreats, students explore vocational calling and spiritual formation in community.

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The Institute for Leadership and Service is the home of Christian Formation and Leadership.

Allen Scholars

This scholarship is for students who wish to discern how they might best serve the church after college life. For some, this might involve full or part-time work as a pastor, youth worker, church musician, deaconess or deacon. Others might pursue volunteer opportunities as a worship leader, small group leader, church school worker or be involved in other activities. Students from all branches of the Christian family are welcome to apply. The application deadline is January 15. For questions, please email .

Award minimum is $2,500. The amount can increase to a maximum of $5,000 based on leadership in the program. The student must maintain satisfactory academic progress to renew the scholarship

Incoming students must complete an application for admission and submit the Allen Application.
Current students, please email .

THEO-399

The THEO-399 Symposium meets on Tuesday evenings during the academic semesters. This is a time of fellowship that begins with a shared meal. Following the meal, students have the opportunity to dig into issues of faith, formation, discernment, and leadership through lectures, presentations, and dialogue. The weekly gathering also serves as a space for Allen Scholars to build community with one another.

Retreat

Every Fall and Spring a retreat takes place off campus. Typically the retreats begin on a Friday night and students return to campus late Saturday afternoon. This is a time for students to take time away to build community, reflect, and grow in their faith. Costs for the retreat are covered so that students can attend for free. Allen Scholars are required to attend a minimum of one retreat a year. Non-Allen Scholar undergraduate students are also welcome to participate.

Leadership and Service

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The Institute for Leadership and Service is dedicated to preparing students for lives of leadership and service—lives shaped by a sense of calling, equipped for thoughtful reflection, engaged in the larger world, and responsive to its deepest challenges.

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