“The Life of the Mind in the Service of God” (John Leith) defines the nature and intent of the Reformed Leaders and Scholars (RLS) program. Reformed Leaders and Scholars gather to pursue the knowledge and understanding of the Reformed life of faith as it challenges and encourages them to live out their calling (vocation) in servant leadership.
There are many ways RLS students learn from each other:
- Monday Reading Groups
- Wednesday Worship
- Friday Fellowship Lunch led by students
Additionally, the RLS program offers a global educational opportunity for program participants to take part in a biennial traveling seminar to Scotland to study the important and critical history of the development of the Reformed faith as expressed in the Scottish Reformation that led to the establishment of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland. While RLS students have a co-pay to participate in the Scotland trip, the experience is significantly underwritten by the Sharp Chapel Endowment.
Refer to UTulsa’s Presbyterian Connection page to learn more about the Reformed Leaders and Scholars program.
Students interested in joining the Reformed Leaders and Scholars Program should ask their pastor to submit a recommendation on their behalf. The pastor recommendation form can be found here.
If you have any questions about the Reformed Leaders and Scholars Program and how it might complement and enrich your studies here at UTulsa, please contact Rev. Jeff Francis at 918-631-2546 or jeff-francis@utulsa.edu.