Who Are We?

We would like to welcome you to The University of Arizona and the great opportunities that are offered through your education. It is our goal to support you in your time as a student so that you might get the most from your educational pursuits.  
 
Our name is actually intended to answer that question: By “Reformed” we mean that we are committed to the historic confessions of Christianity as they were expressed in the 16th century Reformation; specifically as expressed in the Westminster Confession of Faith. This does not mean that we are attempting to go back to the 16th century, but that we are dialoging with our ever-shifting world and its view of truth by reflecting on centuries of confession by the Church. One motto of the protestant Reformation was Semper Reformanda, or “reformed and always reforming”. This process of knowing and coming to know is always done according to God’s revelation of Himself in the Scriptures. We believe that God is knowable, and that He speaks meaning into our lives. In spite of postmodernism’s objection, we believe that there is a meta-narrative (universal reality), and part of seeing it more clearly is understanding our history, and more specifically holding to the historic teachings of the Bible as they reveal the person and work of Jesus Christ.  As a campus ministry we are committed to be learners according to God’s word, and to develop a God-centered view of the world and life. Through exposure to truth, we hope that many will come to know the One who is truth, Jesus Christ.

We know that the university is a place for the pursuit of knowledge and understanding. The very name “university” implies a commitment to that pursuit, and we believe that it is a worthwhile endeavor. We also know that there are questions that the university cannot answer. Questions regarding: human significance, the character and nature of God, what it means to be human, whether knowledge of God is even possible, etc. We believe that these questions cannot be divorced from the pursuit of science, history, art, literature, and so forth. All of life is lived before the face of God and is therefore significant.  Our vision is to see The University of Arizona transformed by the power and beauty of the gospel of Christ.


We believe that the pursuit of the knowledge of God, ourselves, and the world is only possible in community. The Christian is called to live within a very special community- the Church. We taste the life of heaven together. We face our struggles together. But, we know that the glory of the church is not her people. Her glory is her Redeemer, Christ the Lord! Because Christ loved the church, and gave himself up for her, we are then delighted to gather under her care. We know that it is here that God is at work, gathering His people, and strengthening them for the work of His kingdom. RUF is committed to building up and inviting people into this unique and loving community.


For more information check out our national website    www.ruf.org

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