TCU's Church Relationship

Texas Christian University is the largest of seventeen colleges and universities associated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), a community embracing both faith and reason.  With the full support of the Disciples, TCU is committed to the highest standards of scholarship, affording students the rigorous challenges that make higher education worthwhile.  Reflection on questions of meaning and value is crucial to genuine learning.  TCU’s covenant with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) supports this kind of education.

The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is a Protestant community that began in the United States two centuries ago.  Coming largely from Presbyterian parentage, Disciples bear many similarities to the faith and practice of traditional Christian communities.  Distinctive characteristics of Disciples include believer’s baptism, weekly communion, a commitment to the unity of all Christians and to the dialogue between faith and reason.  A reforming impulse leads to ongoing re-examination of personal and corporate faith commitments.  Disciples are profoundly committed to social justice and to honoring the dignity of all persons, as well as to constructive dialogue across all faith communities and traditions.
 
TCU values open inquiry and academic excellence.  In addition, a passion for social justice, as well as a spirit of tolerance and inclusiveness, is rooted in respect for others – their viewpoints and faith commitments.  These values flow from our historic relationship with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), a community embracing both faith and reason.

Click here to check out the Disciples of Christ Church 12 point covenant with TCU