Introduction to University Hill

DEVELOPING SERVANT LEADERS

DBU’s mission is to develop servant leaders—graduates whose hearts are marked by service and a desire to change the world. Students are challenged throughout their time at DBU to understand their calling through the prism of service. Whether they are studying history, medicine, political science, psychology, business, or mathematics, each degree plan includes service-learning courses in which they apply their knowledge in the classroom to practical help within their community. In addition, every incoming traditional-age undergraduate student is required to spend 18 hours doing community service during their first two semesters, and each student receiving the Christian Service Scholarship or the Christian Leadership Scholarship is required to maintain those service hours throughout the course of their degree at DBU. Beyond the individual student, groups, such as DBU Greek Life, the Student Government Association, and other student-led organizations include service projects as a part of their organization’s mission. Also, Student Life and the Athletics Department partake in regular service projects throughout the year. Every student at DBU is provided the opportunity to receive hands-on, practical experience in serving their community. During the 2018-19 school year, DBU students totaled 165,000 hours in community service.

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