We understand that not all spiritual experiences take place solely in the corporate chapel settings. The Office of Spiritual Formation works in strategic partnership with everyone in the Vanguard community to support what they are doing to foster spiritual growth.The opportunities for Soul Care can include one-time events (a worship night, a prayer vigil, serving the local community), or can be ongoing opportunities (the weekly prayer movement, dorm floor churches, small groups, support groups, training for a global outreach team or one-on-one counseling).
All Soul Care Options must be pre-approved by submitting a Soul Care Request Form two weeks prior to the event.
For a program to be considered for Soul Care credit it must align with the Spiritual Formation mission statement, be a minimum of 50 minutes in length, have the endorsement of a faculty/staff advisor, and be for a target audience of at least 12 students.
For available Soul Care Opportunities click here or stop by the Spiritual Formation Office on the first floor of Huntington Hall.
Each student has a maximum number of Soul Care credits they are able to earn based on the following scale:
Year |
Credits |
Chapel Minimum |
Soul Care |
| Freshman | 30 | 25 | up to 5 |
| Sophomore | 30 | 20 | up to 10 |
| Junior | 30 | 20 | up to 10 |
| Senior | 30 | 15 | up to 15 |
FRESHMEN:
Can receive up to 5 Spiritual Formation credits via Soul Care Options. This means that a student can receive all 30 credits via chapel or up to 5 Soul Care credits with 25 chapel credits. While first year students may participate in more than 5 Soul Care Options, only the first 5 will be credited toward their requirement of 30.
SOPHOMORES/ JUNIORS:
Can receive up to 10 Spiritual Formation credits via Soul Care options. This means that a student can receive all 30 credits via chapel or up to 10 Soul Care credits with 20 chapel credits. While second and third year students may participate in more than 10 Soul Care Options, only the first 10 will be credited toward their requirement of 30.
SENIORS:
Can receive up to 15 Spiritual Formation credits via Soul Care options. This means that a student can receive all 30 credits via chapel or up to 15 Soul Care credits with 10 chapel credits. While fourth year students may participate in more than 15 Soul Care Options, only the first 15 will be credited toward their requirement of 30.
