Additional Information

Friday Symposium: Students gather in the homes of faculty leaders several times during the semester for dinner and discussion that focuses on the relationship between the life of the mind and Christian faith.
Conference Participation: Students periodically participate in conferences exploring faith and learning at Baylor as well as programs sponsored by peer institutes and centers. Students also may apply for support to attend academic conferences where they will present their own scholarly work.
Annual Spring Retreat: Crane Scholars gather each Spring for a weekend retreat off campus, featuring shared worship, dining, recreation, and presentations from invited scholars that address the nature and importance of Christian vocation in the academy and beyond.
On-campus lectures: Selected lectures featuring both members of Baylor’s faculty and other institutions are chosen for group attendance.
Book provision: Crane Scholars are provided books at no cost to themselves for use in group discussions.

Students must have and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5. Students also must demonstrate an interest in faith-animated learning and scholarship.

Todd Buras
Department Chair
Associate Professor of Philosophy
Junior Class Co-Leader

Katie Calloway
Assistant Professor of English
Senior Class Co-Leader

Michael Foley
Professor of Patristics, Great Texts
Junior Class Co-Leader

Ian Gravagne
Associate Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Senior Class Co-Leader

Rebecca Poe Hays
Assistant Professor of Christian Scriptures, George W. Truett Theological Seminary
Sophomore Class Co-Leader

Elijah Jeong
Assistant Director, Institute for Faith and Learning
Sophomore Class Co-Leader

Jill Klentzman
Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering
Sophomore Class Co-Leader

Michele Stover
Lecturer
Senior Class Co-Leader

Contact Elijah Jeong by email IFL@baylor.edu.