Prost! 🇩🇪 This past weekend, students celebrated one of the college's great, annual traditions: Oktoberfest! Started by professor emeritus Dr. Robert Rice, the event is a celebration of German culture, inspired by the Oktoberfest celebration that occurs in Germany every year. 🎥: Joseph Spiering

When Ignatius Birdsall first heard about Christendom College, he was more than 2,000 miles away in California—and he was not yet convinced it was the college for him. Now, more than two years later, Birdsall has found himself transformed by the school, becoming one of the students helping build the very community that drew him to Christendom in the first place. ow.ly/rMaf50ZXhlf

The Christendom community gathered for a special rosary procession last week in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary. 🙏 Students, faculty, and staff made their way from Christ the King Chapel to St. Catherine’s Glade, where the evening concluded with a bonfire and a reflection on the Battle of Lepanto by President Emeritus Dr. Timothy O’Donnell.

In the classroom, students are continuing their study of Homer's works in Dr. Daniel Spiotta's ENGL 101 course, learning how to read, analyze, and write about epics such as "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey."

"How do we grow in union with God?" 🙏 Christendom College has launched a new, eight-part course titled “Prayer and the Quest for Holiness” on its free online learning platform. Taught by Christendom College professor and President Emeritus Dr. Timothy O’Donnell, the course presents a practical path forward on how to grow in prayer, persevere through difficulty, and come to know God more deeply. ow.ly/gP7v50ZXaYn

Last week, the College's Chester-Belloc Debate Society welcomed students, faculty, staff, and alumni for a special charity debate, with half of the proceeds benefiting the nearby Front Royal Pregnancy Center. Throughout the evening, participants put their parliamentary skills to the test, passionately defending their positions while raising money for a worthy cause.

How about a bit of ballroom dancing? 💃🕺 Students hit the dance floor on Sunday evening for a ballroom dancing event, learning new steps before putting them into practice.

"O mighty God, strengthen me with Thy strength, console me with Thy everlasting peace, soothe me with the beauty of Thy countenance." St. John Henry Newman, pray for us! 𝙄𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙡. ⛪️

Christendom students explored their academic futures this past week at the annual Majors Expo, meeting with faculty and upperclassmen to learn more about the College’s liberal arts majors ahead of declaring their majors. 📚 ow.ly/6PlW50ZV0Rm

Senior Hannah Blosser, like millions around the globe, went to see film director Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey” this summer, approaching it with a critical eye honed by years of studying the ancient world at Christendom. Her consideration of the film led her to write an essay about it — one that has now earned international recognition and publication. 📚 ow.ly/jJZJ50ZVu6e

Christendom students joined Professor Mike Brown, Dr. John Cuddeback, and Fr. Joseph Rampino for a fireside chat in St. Catherine’s Glade this past week. Dr. Cuddeback offered a reflection before the evening concluded with songs, conversation, and s’mores. 🔥🍫

Christendom Athletics turned in another busy slate of competition over the College’s Homecoming weekend, highlighted by the #2 men’s soccer team extending its winning streak to six games. ⚽️ ow.ly/TqbK50ZV2uJ

Homecoming! 🎉 Christendom welcomed back alumni from the classes of 2021, 2016, 2006, 1996, 1986, and more to campus this past weekend. From the annual Homecoming Dance, to a family fun day, and many reunions, the weekend was one we won't soon forget.

"Jesus, I trust in You." St. Faustina, pray for us! 𝙄𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙡. ⛪️

🚨NEW PODCAST DROP.🚨 In the newest episode of Christendom Conversations, theoretical physicist and cosmologist Dr. Stephen Barr and Christendom’s President George A. Harne, Ph.D., explore the relationship between science and faith, the great figures of the Scientific Revolution, and deep philosophical questions about the universe. 🔗: ow.ly/SC3B50ZU24Y Like or subscribe to Christendom Conversations now on: 🎧: Spotify: ow.ly/4NC450ZU24Q 🎧: Apple Podcasts: ow.ly/xncH50ZU24W 🎧: Amazon Music: ow.ly/kiIF50ZU24R 📺: YouTube: ow.ly/iS5W50ZU24U

Newman’s name may be everywhere in Catholic education today, but are we truly living out his vision? In this clip from Christendom College’s Faith & Science Conference, Dr. David Deavel reflects on St. John Henry Newman’s vision for Catholic education. Watch his full lecture at youtube.com/watch?v=WueFn2bh….

Long before Sophia Baltrinic arrived at Christendom, she knew she wanted creativity to be part of her future. Now in her junior year at the College, Baltrinic has discovered a path for those talents in unexpected places. 📚 ow.ly/Kk7N50ZTztZ

Christendom welcomed prospective students and their families to campus for a Fall Open House this past weekend, offering visitors a taste of the Christendom experience. While on campus, they were able to hear talks from college staff, tour campus, and even attend a sample class with a member of the college's faculty. 📚 See more pictures here: ow.ly/xAE250ZTwU5 📸: Brielle Youngman

"Miss no single opportunity of making some small sacrifice, here by a smiling look, there by a kindly word; always doing the smallest right and doing it all for love." St Therese of Lisieux, pray for us! 𝙄𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙡. ⛪️

Christendom welcomed biologist and author Dr. Daniel Kuebler to campus for the college’s first Collegiate Lecture Series event of the academic year this past week, with Kuebler giving a talk titled “Human Origins: Evolution and Creation." 📚🔬 ow.ly/Ybsb50ZTcih