Question number three asks, which parts of the mission statement, “Wartburg College is dedicated to challenging and nurturing students for lives of leadership and service as a spirited expression of their faith and learning”, stand out as important or most evident on campus? The most evident theme within the responses gathered was service. Comments included: Opportunities for service, opportunities of learning. Service trips, flooding (people helping with sandbagging)
Another theme that became evident in the responses to question three is the concept of nurturing. The group discussed how the staff and faculty encouraged and challenged students to reach their full potential. Responses included: Nurturing is seen at Wartburg because staff …show more content…
Open- professors encourage questions.
Open-minded, won’t be criticized- love and support for other denominations, atheists; not forced on people.
Another theme throughout question number four was the presence of a welcoming faith community on campus. Students and non-students feel open to talk about their faith with faculty and classmates. Comments included:
All are accepted on campus- not matter what faith or if you have an organized religion.
Very friendly, welcoming, and inviting.
A third theme in the responses to question number four is embracing other traditions. The group finds that the community here at Wartburg puts an emphasis on learning about and sharing other faith traditions.Examples included: Different religions can group and are encourage to practice together. Chapel- not required but embrace other tradition.
Opportunities for all backgrounds. The final theme in question four is diversity. Students and non-students discussed how Wartburg’s faith community is diverse. Comments consisted of: Impressed by how welcoming faith community was-very diverse.
You will find a place for you no matter your faith, perspectives etc. DIVERSITY and
Another theme that became evident in the responses to question three is the concept of nurturing. The group discussed how the staff and faculty encouraged and challenged students to reach their full potential. Responses included: Nurturing is seen at Wartburg because staff …show more content…
Open- professors encourage questions.
Open-minded, won’t be criticized- love and support for other denominations, atheists; not forced on people.
Another theme throughout question number four was the presence of a welcoming faith community on campus. Students and non-students feel open to talk about their faith with faculty and classmates. Comments included:
All are accepted on campus- not matter what faith or if you have an organized religion.
Very friendly, welcoming, and inviting.
A third theme in the responses to question number four is embracing other traditions. The group finds that the community here at Wartburg puts an emphasis on learning about and sharing other faith traditions.Examples included: Different religions can group and are encourage to practice together. Chapel- not required but embrace other tradition.
Opportunities for all backgrounds. The final theme in question four is diversity. Students and non-students discussed how Wartburg’s faith community is diverse. Comments consisted of: Impressed by how welcoming faith community was-very diverse.
You will find a place for you no matter your faith, perspectives etc. DIVERSITY and