• Themed Communities

    Themed Communities

    Communities for Upperclassman and Transfer Students

    Kit Carson

    Kit Carson
    Thrive in Colorado

    • Experience many different sports and avenues to be active, specifically in Colorado and the Rocky Mountains;
    • Gain resources on how to lead a vibrant and healthy lifestyle – spiritually, mentally, and physically;
    • Discover and worship God for His creation – specifically in nature and humanity;
    • Grow in understanding of the environment and our God-given responsibility to maintain it;
    • Serve in a community or outreach service project that cares for the environment.

    Facts and Traditions: Hosts a bonfire at the end of the school-year and enjoys an annual Sushi Night together. Morning hikes (especially summiting Kit Carson 14er), slip-n-slide parties, and caving are popular building activities.

    Red Cloud

    Red Cloud
    Exploring Identity. Reflecting Christ

    • Wrestle with personal faith development, "working out salvation," and learning to walk with the Lord in unique ways;
    • Study what it means to be a man or woman of God and what "godly" characteristics look like;
    • Engage the complexity of gender: the issues and expectations related to male and female genders.
    • Foster healthy platonic relationships and friendships within brotherhood and sisterhood, in a safe and playful environment.

    Facts and Traditions:: Known for hiking Red Cloud (14er), adopting a freshman stairwell to mentor, and hosting "Battle of the Sexes".

    Snowmass

    Snowmass
    Exploring God in the Arts

    • Understand and explore biblical truth through various artistic mediums, including the visual arts, the performing arts, and other creative expressions;
    • Explore personal artistic giftedness and share that with others who are passionate about the same things;
    • Participate in various cultural, artistic events and activities on campus, in Lakewood and in the Denver community.
    • Pursue opportunities to use your gifts on and off campus to express various attributes of God.

    Facts and Traditions:: Provides the longest and most scenic walk to class. Known for Snowmass Movie Nights, hiking Snowmass (14er), and arts and craft nights.

    West Campus

    West Campus
    The Brotherhood and Sisterhood

    • Offering upperclassmen and some transfers the chance to live a bit further from main campus, but still benefit from the community building and programming of on-campus housing;
    • Brotherhood and Sisterhood themed housing opportunity available for students who want to learn what it means to be a man or woman of God or who want to further pursue discipleship;
    • West Campus offers this growth through weekly discussion groups, Bible study, and monthly faculty-led focus groups.

    Facts and Traditions:: Residents dress like cowboys (the Brotherhood) and Indians (the Sisterhood) for Moonlight Volleyball and important family dinners! Initiation Communion, Westlemania (men's wrestling competition), West Fest, and Edward 2-Liter Hands (duct taping 2 liter bottles to your hands and attempting to play pool, foosball and video games!)