Welcome to religious life at Bridgewater College. As a church-affiliated liberal arts college, Bridgewater seeks to maintain a distinctively Christian atmosphere while welcoming students of all religious traditions and faith perspectives. As a learning community with Christian values, Bridgewater encourages each individual to develop a personal faith and to find a meaningful place in the world.

Founded by and affiliated with the Church of the Brethren, Bridgewater is a non-sectarian institution that affirms Brethren values of community, service, and no force in religion. At Bridgewater, ethical and spiritual awareness is not imposed but encouraged as an integral dimension of the whole person.

Recognizing that everyone is at a different place on the spiritual journey, Bridgewater doesn’t assume a “one size fits all” approach to the faith development of our students. Rather, we provide a rich variety of resources and activities that enable students to explore, develop, and express their faith in ways that fit who and where they are on that journey

From weekly BC Chapel services and Campus Ministry Groups to Student Peer Ministers and Deputation Teams, Bridgewater seeks to be an academic community where students develop spiritually as well as intellectually, socially, and emotionally during the college years. We invite you to explore the links on this page to discover all the ways in which you may develop a personal faith and find your meaningful place in the world while at Bridgewater College.