The Geneva College Center for Faith & Life aims to generate a vigorous public presence that boldly engages culture with a Christian faith perspective and does so in ways that innovatively deploy Geneva faculty and students.
Key Initiatives
Service to Mission-Aligned Learning Communities
Providing programs to mentor and support educators, ministry leaders, and future students
Thought Leadership
Training and developing Geneva faculty & staff to be in the forefront of their fields as Christian thought leaders
Courageous Work
in the World
Equipping and preparing students to respond to God's calling in their respective professions
Meet James S. Spiegel
Executive Director of the Geneva College Center for Faith & Life
A philosopher, author, and longtime professor, he brings decades of experience integrating faith and learning, equipping students, and engaging the public through scholarship, writing, and speaking.
News Release Read BioUpcoming Event
Center for Faith & Life Lecture: “Human History as Divine Drama”
Speaker: Dr. James Spiegel, CFL Director
Friday, February 13 @ 10:10 a.m.
Location: Skye Lounge, Student Center
This is the third of four lectures in the inaugural 2025-26 CFL Lecture Series. These lectures are based on Dr. Spiegel’s book project, A Thing of Beauty: How Everything is Art and Art is Everything, which will be published later this year by Cascade Press. (Free and open to the public)
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Announcing a New Book for Christian Educators . . .
A Framework for Biblical Integration and Learning by Calvin L. Troup, PhD
A practical guide to faithful Christian learning in the classroom
Learn More/Order NowA Foundation for Biblical Integration
We believe a deeper understanding of the coherence of faith and all of life is desperately needed across our nation and the Church. Providing a biblical foundation in education helps students live out their faith in all spheres of life, bringing vitality and flourishing to our communities throughout our nation and the world.
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The Center for Faith & Life will allow us to strengthen and share the work that has long been a foundation of our academic program to prepare our students for vocations that honor God and neighbor." Melinda Stephens '93, PhD, Provost
GVALS
Geneva College’s Geneva Visiting Artists & Lecture Series (GVALS) brings dynamic voices to campus each semester, inviting distinguished lecturers, acclaimed artists, best-selling authors, musicians, and leading thinkers to engage students, faculty, and the community in thoughtful exploration across disciplines. All events are free and open to the public.
CFL Advisory Committee
Jeff Cole
Dept. Chair of Core Studies, Professor of History
Melinda Stephens
Provost, Professor of Chemistry
Willem de Ruijter
VP of Marketing & Enrollment
Krista Autrey
Director of Center for Calling & Career
Zachary Kail
Dept. Chair of Biblical Studies, Philosophy, and Ministry, Assistant Professor
Scott Shidemantle
Professor of Biblical Studies
Henrique Alvim
Director, M.A. Higher Education Program, Professor
Rodney Austin
Professor of Chemistry
Jay Neikirk
Dept. Chair of History, Political Science, and Sociology, Professor
