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Anything But *Just* Christian (ABjC) gives voice to community members that are non-Christian, Christian adjacent, Christian pluralist, of diasporic traditions, and spiritual seekers.

Yale Divinity School's mission statement states that, "Traditionally and primarily Christian in character, the school welcomes persons of all faiths and those of *no* faith." As the institution is traditionally Christian, we, as Anything But *just* Christian, provide hospitality, love, advocacy, and space for those of "no faith," and provide space for everyone to explore the different ways ministry and academic studies can be approached.

The organization's mission is not to take away from Christian formation or space at Yale Divinity School but to add space for those outside of mainline Protestantism. We believe that God does not solely belong to Christianity and that learning from and exploring the religions and religious identities of our community and the broader world is necessary for spiritual, vocational, and professional formation.

We additionally advocate for those in our community that have faced distinct and unique challenges at YDS compared to those who belong to mainline Protestant ministries: Evangelicals, lay Catholics, Christian Orthodox, Christian Mystics, and all those belonging to the Pantheologies.

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