Emmaus Fellows
What is Emmaus Fellows?
The Emmaus Fellows program exists to give students a biblical and theological education for spiritual formation and gospel mission. Fellows will be a multi-year program starting with the overarching story of scripture, continuing with an introduction to theological reflection on that story, and culminating with the big questions in our time that we face together as God’s people. While our task will be to listen and learn from the Bible and others, our ultimate pursuit is to see the face of God revealed in the person of Jesus and to grow in a community that is seeking first the Kingdom of God. (Matt. 6:33)
Fall 2026 Dates
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Year 1 will meet 14 throughout the year on Tuesday nights from 5:00pm - 6:15pm, followed by dinner together with Year 2 from 6:15pm - 6:45pm:
September 8
September 22
October 6
October 13
October 27
November 10
November 17
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Year 2 will meet 10 times throughout the year on Tuesday nights beginning with dinner together with Year 1 from 6:15pm - 6:45pm, followed by teaching and discussion from 6:45pm - 8pm,
September 8
September 22
October 6
October 27
November 10
Students will discover how their part and purpose in life is found in God’s story. Over the year, we will study the parables of Jesus, particular selections of the Bible and the ways in which God’s people have responded to the revelation of God and his ways. As we seek to tell and enter into this story we will give special attention to what it means for living well in college and the kind of character we develop over a lifetime.
Year 1 is open for any NC State student interested in learning about the story of the Bible, and freshmen are encouraged to sign up!
Year 1: The Big Story
If you’re still undecided on whether you’d like to commit to Emmaus Fellows (Year 1) this year, join us for Week 1 of the program to see what it’s like before you register. We’ll meet on Tuesday September 8 at 5 p.m., and dinner will be provided. RSVP here so we have enough food! You do not need to RSVP if you are officially registered for Fellows.
When we read the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus, how do we learn to think about all things in light of him? In Emmaus Fellows Year 2: The Big Conversation we will gather around the table to eat together and then feast on 10 readings from the Christian tradition. The hope is to learn to read well and listen well so that we can think clearly together as God’s people. As we seek to grow in faith by seeking understanding, we will give particular attention to how people who have heard the gospel reflect on it for the sake of God’s people, the church.
Year 2 is open for any NC State sophomore, junior, or senior student. We recommend completing Year 1 prior to enrolling in Year 2.
Year 2: The Big Conversation
Year 2 Reading List
Program Details
Eligibility
To apply for the Emmaus Fellows Program, you must:
Be a student at NC State during the 2026-27 academic year.
Year 1: Any grade/class
Year 2: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
Be committed to making Fellows Tuesdays a priority for the current school year.
We recommend completing Year 1 prior to registering for Year 2.
Cost
Thanks to the generosity of supporters, we’re glad to be able to offer the Emmaus Fellows program for a heavily subsidized cost ($125). This covers food each week and offsets materials cost.
We don’t want finances to hold anyone back from participating. If the program fee presents an issue, please email Jordan.
Questions? Email Tee
A 3-Year Vision
A multi-year program: The Big Story, The Big Conversation and the Big Questions
The Big Story (Year 1) will be an introduction to the way the parts of the Bible tell one grand narrative. The hope is students will learn to talk and walk from Genesis to Revelation or from Creation to New Creation. The learning outcome will be that we can tell a bigger story about God, the world, and ourselves and describe how that big story finds fulfillment in Jesus, the crucified and risen King.
The Big Conversation (Year 2) is about the orthodox and evangelical dialogue that shapes the life of God’s people who find themselves in God’s big story. As we hear the story of the scriptures and hear from God, how do we respond? How should we witness to God’s work and ways as a community and as particular people? These are theological questions that those who love God and his word have answered differently. This class will focus on primary readings of great theologians from different ages of church history. The learning outcome will be a greater knowledge of the scriptures and the character of the triune God. Students will also leave more awareness of how we are all called to think carefully and deeply about the things of God.
People who learn to read the Bible and think theologically face big questions. The Big Questions (Year 3) will attempt to help us think about and enter into the age we live in with greater self-awareness, humility and hope. This will happen as we draw from the wisdom of God’s saints in the past and the present who have asked the hard questions and offered faithfull answers. Topics will be chosen by staff and students to ensure that we are dealing with the big, the hard and the enduring questions of being human in God’s creation. The outcome of this question and answer class will be greater freedom in the world, deeper prayers and a sense of God’ s vocation on all of our lives.
