The Religion Department cooperates with the college chaplain to offer guidance and direction to students considering application to seminary studies. Delvin Hutton, Th. D. Professor Emeritus of Greek and Religion John Lyden , Ph.D. Associate Professor of Religion 3. Students on the Campus Ministry Council work with Dana's full-time pastor to direct religious life on campus. A regular chapel program, ministry team and many fellowship and service opportunities are available to all students.
Bible study is offered twice each week and retreats are offered twice each year.
Students participate in activities such as Habitat for Humanity, the Open Door Mission, and the Shelter for Homeless Women and Children. Students learn about current theological thought and scholarship through the Staley Foundation Distinguished Christian Scholar Lecture series held on campus each year. Eligible students may participate in a special program which allows them to gain practical experience in ministry within a congregation under pastoral supervision. The small class size enables religion faculty to work closely with and monitor students effectively. Religion majors are well-equipped to continue their study of theology in graduate school or enter their profession as church staff associates.