What does faith have to do with it?

At CMU, spirituality isn't an afterthought or an add-on. It's part of the conversation.

Faith-shaped learning

Faith and learning go hand in hand at CMU—something explored, not something imposed. Engage big questions about meaning, justice, and purpose in an academic environment that welcomes curiosity, doubt, and conviction.

Space for questions

Engaging in faith conversations is about listening well, thinking deeply, and growing into a life of courage and compassion. Whether your faith is strong, shifting, uncertain, or undefined, CMU is a place where you can ask hard questions and explore who you are.

Faith in action

From peacebuilding to sustainability, faith at CMU is about more than belief—it's about how people follow Jesus as they live, work, serve, and engage the world.

Where faith meets scholarship

Professors bring both academic expertise and a commitment to thoughtful inquiry, helping students connect faith with their studies and the world's biggest challenges.

Grounded and welcoming

Yes, CMU is rooted in particular community of faith. And yes—CMU welcomes diverse perspectives and people, fostering conversations that challenge, inspire, and transform.

Faith is about discovery, not conformity

Wherever you're coming from, whatever questions you carry, you're invited into an environment where faith and academics shape each other in meaningful ways.