Religious and Spiritual Life

Religious and Spiritual Life


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Alma College, affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), affirms its Christian heritage in which all people are made in the image of God. We seek to foster a diverse community by welcoming people of all faiths, as well as those with no faith tradition, into the Alma College experience.

Our heritage affirms that faith and critical thinking reinforce each other. We are committed to cultivating intellectual, spiritual and vocational discovery in all aspects of campus life.


Chapel programming offers many opportunities to share your gifts and develop your faith through:

  • Worshiping, studying the Bible and praying;
  • Discovering and exercising your leadership skills; and
  • Putting your faith into practice through service to others.

Services during the academic year include:

  • Contemporary Christian worship on Sundays at 9 p.m.
  • Space for reflection and meditation Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The College is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), governed by an independent Board of Trustees and welcoming of a diverse student body. The chaplain is an ordained Presbyterian minister and seeks to serve the needs of the entire campus community.

The student body comprises Christians of many denominations, some Jewish students and a few Muslims. A number of students claim no religious affiliation.

The chaplain works closely with:

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Contact Information
Kirk Center
Alma College Chapel
614 W. Superior St.
Alma, MI 48801
Phone: 989-463-7981
Fax: 989-463-7959
E-mail: soto@alma.edu

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Student Profile

Emily Johnson

Emily Johnson
Graduation: 2015
Major: POE: Global Health

From volunteering at a hospital in Sierra Leone to racking up awards with the Model United Nations team, Emily Johnson says Alma College has given her many impressive ways to fill her résumé.

“The opportunities at Alma are why I chose the school,” she says. “You don’t have to search far to find them here. Just within my first year, I was able to travel across the country and the world. Alma’s environment really encourages me to use my degree to do unexpected things that will really better the world around me.”