As a school built on Christian principles, Hargrave’s staff and faculty strive to love and nurture each young man in a Christ-like manner. That means selflessly serving the students under our care, building relationships with them, caring for them regardless of their faith, and encouraging them to develop into well-rounded, productive members of their community. The Corps of Cadets is made up of boys from diverse walks of life, experiences, and faith traditions.
While Hargrave is a Baptist-affiliated institution, the faith pillar is designed to meet the needs of all cadets, regardless of their background or perspective on faith and spirituality. We believe faith is intrinsically connected to virtues, morality, and ethics. We guide our cadets in growing into spiritually and ethically mature individuals.
The Faith Pillar equips cadets with essential tools for spiritual growth and leadership:
- Chapel Messages: Regular chapel services encourage cadets to integrate their faith into their daily lives.
- Devotion Time: Structured devotion periods help cadets incorporate spiritual growth into their daily routine.
- Church Visits: Opportunities to visit local churches expose cadets to diverse faith communities, enhancing their spiritual development and community engagement.
- Role Models: Faculty and staff demonstrate and share their faith, serving as role models for cadets.
- Bible Survey Class: This course provides an overview of Scripture, fostering an appreciation for its importance and relevance.
- Chaplain Support: The chaplain offers mentorship, counseling, and discipleship, guiding cadets on their faith journeys.
- Spiritual Emphasis: Guest speakers from various backgrounds minister to cadets, enriching their spiritual experience.
All cadets are required to attend chapel twice weekly. There, they sing hymns and contemporary Christian worship music and hear a message from either the chaplain or an invited guest speaker. These chapel messages are grounded in Christian Scripture and emphasize the character traits we teach daily. All cadets are provided with a personal Bible upon matriculation.
Hargrave requires that all cadets complete a one-semester Bible Survey course. This class serves as an introduction to the Christian faith and demonstrates to the students that regardless of their faith backgrounds, the Bible can be used as an instrument to guide our lives and help us grow into individuals of character.