mission statement: To promote and develop the integration of faith and
the life of the mind.

what is the Swanson Center?: It is a study center where the integration of faith and academia are explored by virtue of the content of the collection of books in the study center. It is also a place to study, read, research, relax and experience community.

what does this mean?: We have a 600 volume collection of philosophical/theological books that relate to the orthodox Christian perspective, along with late night hours, free coffee, tea and free wireless internet.

why are we called the "Swanson Center"?: We are named after Mike Swanson, a Cal Poly alumni in Philosophy. Mike contributed much thought and many resources to open the doors to our study center. He has been inspirational and generous in his thought and time and we are very thankful for his contributions.

when did the Swanson Center open?: The Swanson Center officially opened in April of 2005.

why do we feel the study center needs to exist?: We feel that the Swanson Center fulfills a need of this generation. Faith and the intellectual life of the mind have been so segregated over the years that we would like to serve to restore this relationship. We would like students of all faiths and beliefs to find the Swanson Center a place where they are challenged to consider more, and are given the opportunity to expand their minds in regards to faith and the life of the mind.