Through the Dean of the Community the seminary urges each student to develop a discipline of personal Bible study and prayer, and encourages the development of spiritual growth groups for this purpose. Arrangements for entering such a relationship may be made through the Dean of the Community. All students, staff, and faculty devote special efforts to creating community in the midst of busy and diverse schedules. One aspect of this commitment is participating fully in worship and other shared activities, especially on Wednesdays. Worship with Holy Communion is celebrated each week and a Community Forum is also held.
Forum time features special guests, community discussions, and fun.
The Community Life Committee and Dean of the Community plan these sessions with input from the entire seminary. Adding to the mix is the opportunity for interaction with students in the other seminaries in the Hyde Park area, as well as in the city as a whole. In addition to daily chapel services, the community gathers in numerous formal and informal, planned and spontaneous events of sharing and celebrating life together. The school sponsors regular community dinners, and other events are hosted by various campus groups. Women students meet regularly, as do student spouses, to share common concerns and plan special programs.