School of Education Commissioning & Walking Ceremony
Friday, May 8, 2026 | 3:00PM - 4:30PM EDT
Congratulations! You have made it to graduation! We are excited that you have decided to join us for our Commissioning Service and look forward to meeting your families and friends.
Commissioning is a sacred service dedicated to worship, prayer and anointing. Commissioning means “to grant authority,” “to entrust,” or “to appoint or assign a task or function.” This special ceremony authorizes our graduates to take their training into the world and make a difference for Christ.
This event will prayerfully commission you to serve the world as a Christian leader in your chosen field. The schedule includes:
• Dean’s welcome and invocation
• Formal reading of graduate names and hooding
• Faculty prayer and anointing of graduates
• Presentation of awards
• Professional headshots by Grad Images
• Reception at the Communication Building Plaza immediately after the ceremony
Location: Shaw Chapel
Audience: Everyone