Southern Serves
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any exceptions to the community service guidelines?
- On campus service exceptions (must be pre-approved)
- Service must be outward facing to the community
- Service must be connected with a nonprofit community partner
- Service must includes some type of meeting with the non-profit served
- e.g. graphic design students provide designs for domestic violence emphasis month, and include a zoom visit with Family Justice Center representative to learn of the organization and the connection between their service and those served
- Church / Traditional University, Seventh-day Adventist Circles Allowed
- Service includes community-focused programming and engagement
- e.g. health seminars, Dinner with the Doctor, ministry to the homeless, ESL (English as a Second Language) classes, SonRise
- Service includes community-focused programming and engagement
- Church / Traditional University, SDA Circles not Allowed
- Church worship service
- e.g. praise team, greeting, teaching Sabbath School, evangelistic series, spiritual seminars/conferences, Pathfinders
- Service to Adventist Societies
- e.g. Hyve Conference, Adventist Historians Conference, etc.
- Church worship service
- Miscellaneous not Allowed
- Disaster response trips (can count for Service-learning)
- Student missions service abroad (can count for service-learning)
- Events primarily for students, employees, or alumni
- e.g. music performances on campus in which community members are invited, and Homecoming events
How do I check my Gen Ed Christian Service progress
Watch this video to learn how to check your Gen Ed Christian Service progress
How do I find SERV-2 course options?
Service-Learning courses for the current and upcoming semester may be viewed on the Academics Course Schedule page. (Under Filter Options, filter by General Education Requirements and scroll down
to SERV2 Christian Service)
Can I get service credit for participating in a community service activity at home, church, or other organization?
We are grateful for your service. All community service must be pre-approved by the
Christian Service Program in order to count toward graduation requirements. Please
reach out to us with any questions.
Where can I sign up for a Community Service activity?
Please click the Find Opportunities button at the top of this page. If a student or student organization wishes to participate
in a service event that is not listed, they should submit a request by clicking the Request New Event button above and describing the activity and the non-profit organization involved.
Where can I go to to discuss a Student-initiated project?
The Christian Service Office is in the Bietz Center for Student Life, Suite 2602,
across from the top of the slide. You may also schedule an appointment to meet with
us.
What is Southern's definition of "community"?
Southern’s focus for community service is in partnering with nonprofits in the local
area within an hour’s drive of campus. Exceptions must be pre-approved by emailing serve@southern.edu