Graduate Spiritual Life

If you haven't discovered it already, you will soon find that Wheaton is more than an educational institution. It offers a meaningful blend of head and heart as people gather to study within the context of Christian community. The Wheaton College Graduate School is a rich mix of men and women studying a variety of disciplines from a wide variety of backgrounds, from the U.S. and throughout the world. Within this diversity there is a wonderful thread of faith in Christ Jesus that links us together and adds richness to life and study.

In addition, these links are strengthened by opportunities for worship, prayer, fellowship; as well as retreats and small group sharing that help create a sense of community and belonging. While graduate students are invited to all chapel services, Wednesday morning's chapel service is the focal point of our spiritual life together. It offers a time to come away from the demands of study to a place of rest expressed in worship, prayer, and hearing God's Word.

Opportunities for Involvement

Students at Grad Chapel

Student Chaplains

Two graduate students serve as student chaplains (10 hrs/wk), directly assisting Graduate School Chaplain, Dr. Greg Anderson, in the planning and execution of Graduate Chapel events. a weekly time of prayer, and the Friday Fellowship. Graduate student chaplains serve for one year and must be enrolled for a semester or more in the Graduate School. Selection is based on an individual's spiritual maturity and their desire to develop ministry skills through service, and being mentored by the Graduate School Chaplain.

Student Ministries

Other student ministries on campus, such as Discipleship Small Groups and the Office of Christian Outreach, welcome graduate students to join them as well.

Local Church Directory

To find a local church, please visit our church directory.

Graduate Chapel

The graduate student body comes together for a time of worship and fellowship every week at Graduate School Chapel which is held either in the Edman Chapel or in the Billy Graham Hall.

Why Chicago?

Learn about the benefits of a program so close to Chicago.

Church Directory

Explore this sampling of churches near the Wheaton area, provided by the Chaplain’s Office, to help students get started in finding a church home.

Graduate School Chaplain

Billy Graham Hall - Second Floor

630.752.5638
grad.chaplain@wheaton.edu