Challenging mind and spirit

Identity

Conrad Grebel University College is a liberal arts college founded by the Mennonite church and affiliated with the University of Waterloo.  The mission and programs of the College are rooted in and inspired by its Christian identity and its Anabaptist/Mennonite heritage. 

Mission

The mission of Conrad Grebel University College is to seek wisdom, nurture faith, and pursue justice and peace in service to church and society.

Values

The College’s core values grow out of its identity and mission:

Inspired teaching Scholarly excellence Community building Leadership development

Faith formation Creativity Generosity Global engagement

Compassionate service Active peacemaking Responsible citizenship Stewardship of creation

These values are expressed in and through the College’s programs. 

Programs

Conrad Grebel University College challenges and inspires mind and spirit through both its academic and residence programs. 

The College offers a rich variety of undergraduate courses in Arts and is home to the University’s BA programs in both Music and Peace and Conflict Studies.  A graduate program in Theological Studies engages students in the study of faith and spirituality and prepares them for church ministries or doctoral studies.  The library and archives support the College’s teaching and research, particularly in music, peace, and Mennonite studies.

Grebel’s residential and student services programs build a unique sense of community by providing a supportive and stimulating environment for personal, social, intellectual, and spiritual growth and leadership development.

Approved by Board of Governors
December 11, 2008

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