A student watches the sun rise over Lake Michigan from the edge of campus.
Students walk along a campus path by Lake Michigan as part of the seminary's Health & Wholeness initiative. Lakefront paths run for several miles on the Northwestern campus and in Evanston parks.
A wide range of musical styles is central to worship services in the Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful.
Students, faculty and staff gather every Wednesday evening after chapel service for Community Meal. Spouses and children often join in the hour of community building and good cheer.
This group of students reflects the seminary's long-standing commitment to diversity in race, gender, national origin and age. Garrett-Evangelical also welcomes open minds and diverse theological perspectives.
Garrett-Evangelical's tower is an icon in the heart of the Northwestern University campus. The connection runs deep between the seminary and the university. Both began holding classes in the early 1850s.
Jin-Hee Kang participates in a baptism as part of her field education.
President Philip Amerson leads a discussion during orientation at Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago. Across Washington Street, the Chicago Temple (First United Methodist Church) towers 400 feet over the plaza that features an iconic Picasso sculpture.
Chicago, well known for a skyline featuring many architectural gems, offers extraordinary opportunities for Garrett-Evangelical students in field education, urban ministry and urban adventures. Downtown Chicago is roughly a dozen miles from campus.
Nazim Fakir raises his arms in praise during a worship service in the Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful.
Garrett-Evangelical offers Course of Study Schools in English, Spanish and Hmong each summer. The Course of Study School educates Licensed Local Pastors of The United Methodist Church.
"I'm an avid admirer of creation, and living on the shore of Lake Michigan has been a spiritually transforming experience," Amee Miller says. "When classes stress me out, I head over to the lake and witness the enormity of God's loving hand."
Jessica Duncan and Beth Streiff share a laugh in a seminary apartment. Garrett-Evangelical provides living opportunities in vintage apartment buildings within easing walking distance of campus.
Jason Gill, a Ph.D. student, takes advantage of a sunny afternoon to study on the seminary's sprawling terrace.
Garrett-Evangelical is widely respected for its distinguished faculty and long-standing tradition of rigorous academics.
Jen Tyler embraces a new friend during a summer mission in South Africa. The seminary offers many opportunities for mission in the United States and abroad.
Arionne Williams preaches in the Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful. Students have opportunities to practice what they've learned in homiletics classes during three distinct services every week.
Cubs fans are everywhere. Ross Baker studies in United Library, which offers more volumes than any other library at an independent American seminary.
Wrigley Field, home of the Cubs on Chicago's North Side, is an easly "L" ride from campus. White Sox games at U.S. Cellular Field on the South Side are about 15 miles away on the Chicago Transit Authority's Red Line.
The seminary's chapel program is dedicated to praising and worshiping God, to building Christian community, and to nurturing spiritual formation. Three distinct services are offered each week in the Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful: traditional, gospel and contemporary.
Eucharist and Compline services are held each week in the intimacy of Howes Chapel, a campus and community landmark.
Students enjoy a series of wide, sandy beaches along Evanston's 3-mile lakefront, where opportunities for volleyball, windsurfing, sailing, and kayaking abound.
Students share a laugh on the lawn at Northwestern University's Norris Student Center. The seminary's iconic tower tower looms in the background. Garrett-Evangelical students have many privileges at Northwestern, including access to libraries, dining halls and fitness centers.
Students can take sailing lessons at Northwestern, getting out on Lake Michigan with a little help from Chicago's legendary wind.
Garrett-Evangelical students bundle up during a Northwestern football game against Ohio State.
Micah Boon teaches some fancy salsa steps to LaTonya Fakir during a seminary Christmas party.
Osvaldo Vena, New Testament scholar, enjoys playing guitar and singing with students.
Brit Holmberg serves communion as part of field education at a predominantly Hispanic church in Chicago.
Frederick McGee's shares his theological perspective during a classroom discussion.
Dean of Students Pamela Lightsey leads a lively discussion during a Vocation in Ministry and Church Leadership class.
Students pray at the altar during a service in the Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful.
