OUR PURPOSE
OUR VISION
OUR MISSION
OUR ECOSYSTEM
BETTER TOGETHER
The Rice Christian Study Center will not stand alone. We envision a robust theological center that serves as a connector and catalyst for the work of Christ on Rice’s campus, strengthening and complementing the efforts of local churches, campus ministries, and other Christian leaders. Together, we seek to meet unmet needs and serve this next generation for Christ.
OUR STRATEGY
PROGRAM PILLARS
OUR MOVEMENT
THE CONSORTIUM OF CHRISTIAN STUDY CENTERS
The Consortium of Christian Study Centers grows out of the grassroots Christian Study Center movement. University-based study centers, influenced by destination study centers such as L’Abri and the lay theological education movement led by Regent College (Vancouver, BC), first emerged in North America in the 1970s and 1980s. The earliest centers include the Center for Christian Study (UVA, Charlottesville, 1975), New College Berkeley (UC Berkeley, 1977) and the MacLaurin Institute (UMN, Twin Cities, 1982). Today there are 37 Christian Study Centers across the US and the UK.
OUR PEOPLE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
REV. CREIGHTON DREW ALEXANDER, PHD
Rev. Creighton Drew Alexander, PhD serves with a growing team of students, faculty, and local church leaders to launch The Rice Christian Study Center at Rice University. A passionate advocate for transformative ministry and leadership development, Creighton brings nearly three decades of experience in higher education to the table. He possesses a diverse background as a Campus Pastor, Fellow, and Professor within higher education, bringing a commitment to Biblical, purposeful, and transformative ministry and leadership development. Grounded in a deep faith and commitment to empowering others, Creighton has dedicated his career to fostering worship, discipleship, and leadership skills in young adults. In addition, he serves as the John Wesley Fellows (A Foundation for Theological Education) Scholar-In-Residence for the School of Christian Thought at Houston Christian University. Creighton received his B.A. from Texas Tech University in Psychology, his M.Div. from Asbury Theological Seminary, and his Ph.D. in Social and Cultural Studies in Education from the University of Kansas.
