our mission
Consistent with the meaning of our name Synesis, we are a journal of Christian thought and expression that strives to be a platform for thoughtful and creative articulation of a Christian worldview. We aim to promote dialogue around Christianity and its relevance to all areas of life and the university.
our content
Vanderbilt Synesis invites students from all intellectual, philosophical, religious, and spiritual backgrounds to join in our discussion as we search for truth and authenticity. To maintain consistency in our publication, we align the Christian lens in our work with the historical statement of the Nicene Creed:
The Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day, he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic* and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come.
Amen.
*”catholic” is best equated to “universal” or “ecumenical”; not to be confused with the Roman Catholic Church. You can read more here.