Miller Summer Youth Institute

About the Miller Institute

Founded in 1997, the Miller Summer Youth Institute has empowered next generation learners to explore the big questions: Who is God calling me to be? Whis God calling me to do? How is God calling me to make a difference? For almost 30 years, the Institute has engaged high school students and undergraduates in holistic learning programs that integrate reflection and action. These programs encourage youth, young adults, and those transitioning from college to early career to practice intensive theological reflection and vocational discernment through participation in immersive learning communities. In these communities, and through these experiences, next generation learners don’t just talk about making a difference or changing the world, the do something about it alongside established leaders who are working for peace and justice every day.

Programming

We invite you to explore our initiatives and resources for undergraduate and young adult empowerment, theological formation, vocational discernment, and common study.

• Neighborhood Scholars High School Academy
• Miller Undergraduate Summer Fellowship
• Hurlbert Family Fellowship for Contextual Ministry and Community Research
• Certificate in Chaplaincy and Collegiate Ministry

Staff

Get to know the director of the Miller Summer Youth Institute Dr. Derek Woodard-Lehman. 

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