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About The Program
LIVE IN COMMUNITY. THINK THROUGH YOUR FAITH & LIFE. SERVE OTHERS.
The Elzinga Residential Scholars Program is a one-year intensive experience of living in Christian community, considering questions of faith and life, and being on mission as a student at the University of Virginia.
Download the application and reference forms.
LIVE IN COMMUNITY.
One of the great opportunities of university life is living with other Christian students and developing deep friendships. The Elzinga Residential Scholars Program facilitates this type of community by housing the male participants at the Center for Christian Study (128 Chancellor Street) and the women next door to the Study Center (132 Chancellor Street). The Residents learn to share their space and their lives with their housemates, and they will be guided in these relationships by the staff at the Center for Christian Study.
THINK THROUGH YOUR FAITH & LIFE.
College raises many questions about the meanings of life and faith. The Elzinga Residential Scholars are given the opportunity to thoughtfully consider these important issues in conversation with the Christian faith and way of life through readings, discussions, lectures, and retreats throughout the year. Each Scholar will also be mentored by a Center for Christian Study staff person or a mature same-gender community member. This combination of intellectual reflection, focused discipleship, and practical application has proven to be transformational for students' lives and minds.
SERVE OTHERS.
A central component of the Christian faith is love and service for your neighbors. In response to this call, the Elzinga Residential Scholars are asked to practice hospitality and intentionally represent Christ in the university community. Their responsibilities will include hosting events at the Center for Christian Study (such as the Move-In Day Lunch), organizing discussions about faith and life, preparing Thursday dinners, and reaching out to classmates with the love of Christ. The staff at the Center for Christian Study will provide training, oversight, and support for the execution of these opportunities to serve.
WHAT DO WE DO?
To help you understand some of the conversations and focuses of the program, we've listed the typical schedule for the Elzinga Residential Scholars Program, although each year there will be some adjustments to the contents of the program.
PROGRAM EVENTS for 2011-2012
| Community Retreat |
Overnight trip to get to know the other Residents and the Undergraduate Ministries staff (before fall semester begins) |
| Faith + Life Articles and Essays |
Weekly reading assignments addressing an important aspect of the Christian faith, such as community living, the authority of Scripture, sexuality, money, social justice, vocation, and rest (both semesters) |
| Old Testament Course |
Auditing a seminary course taught by Bill Wilder (fall semester Thursday, 5:30-7:30 pm) |
| Dinners + Discussions |
Eating together and having conversations based on the Faith + Life Articles and Essays |
| Biblical Theology Weekend |
An intensive weekend of lectures and discussions led by Bill Wilder (fall semester, Friday-Saturday) |
| Cultural Conversations |
Organized discussions regarding a Christian view of culturally-relevant topics (spring semester, weekly on Thursday, 5:30-7:30 pm) |
| Mission Retreat |
Serve alongside fellow Residents (spring semester, Friday-Saturday) |
| Mentor Meetings |
Consistent life-on-life conversations with a Study Center staff or community member (both semesters, bi-weekly, arranged with mentor) |
| House Meetings |
Opportunity to pray and share with housemates (both semesters, weekly) |
Program Costs
| Monthly Program Fee |
$45 per month x 9 months = $405 (August - April) |
| Housing (Males) |
$420/$400 per month rent |
| Housing (Females) |
$420 per month rent (plus utilities) |
HOW TO APPLY
Please download the application and reference forms and give them to Jay McCabe, Director of Undergraduate Ministries, at the Study Center building. There is not a firm application deadline as admission decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the fall semester. However, applications received by November 4 will be decided upon no later than November 18. Applications are accepted until the Program is filled. For more information about the Elzinga Residential Scholars Program contact Jay McCabe,
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Current Residents
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