Introduction to University Hill

CHRISTIAN SYMBOLS

THE GREAT COMMISSION In 2001, DBU dedicated the Great Commission sculpture by Max Greiner, Jr. Located between the Mahler Student Center and the Pilgrim Chapel, students, faculty, and staff pass it daily. This monument, which is named in honor of the late Dr. Charles Shellenberger and his wife, Dorothy, both former trustees, not only reflects DBU’s commitment to educate and care for more than 600 international students every year, but also serves as a reminder of the command from Jesus to go and make disciples of all nations. The globe is resting on two open Bibles. On one side are displayed John 3:16 and Matthew 24:35, and the other contains the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20, ending with the comforting words, “Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” “CALLED TO PRAY” STATUE For Dr. Gary Cook’s 25th anniversary as president of DBU, the trustees dedicated a new statue on campus. The statue, given by Joan Trew, sits in the midst of a small prayer garden in front of the Mahler Student Center and is a reminder of the need to turn all of our lives over to the Lord in prayer. The praying man’s Bible is open to Jeremiah 29:11-13, DBU’s theme verse and a wonderful passage expressing the confidence that can be found in life when we seek the Lord with all of our heart.

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