For Planners

The Veritas Forum is a volunteer movement guided by the experience and expertise of the headquarter Veritas. We are always excited to bring more people into the adventure of creating new forums.

Contact us if you would like to host a Veritas Forum on your campus. We are here to provide resources and advise local planning teams across the nation.

What is Veritas? An Introduction for Planners (Download)

Players

  • Catalyst
    A person or group who first casts the vision for Veritas on their campus and gathers others into the movement.
  • Advisor
    A university faculty member or minister who guides the creation of the forum, mentors students through the planning process, and maintains an active relationship with headquarter Veritas.
  • Director
    A student who directs the creation of a Veritas Forum and manages the planning team with the counsel and support of the faculty advisor and the headquarter Veritas team.
  • Planning team
    A group of undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and campus ministers who plan, create, and host a Veritas Forum.
  • Headquarter Veritas
    Our team of regional coaches and staff who support local planning teams with ideas, resources, and experience.

Formats

  • Veritas Conversation
    A one-time event, such as a single evening lecture/panel or a Saturday of workshops and seminars.
  • Veritas Conversation Series
    A series of individual events throughout the year, united by a shared theme or addressing a variety of topics.
  • Veritas Forum
    Typically spans three to five days, with lectures, panels, debates, workshops, seminars, concerts, films, and/or luncheons.

Resources

  • Experience
    More than 15 years of experience in creating successful forums.
  • Speakers
    Access to eminent scholars, authors, and artists
  • Website
    School-specific website at www.veritas.org/YourCampusName
  • Branding
    Use of The Veritas Forum name and logo
  • Finances
    Financial support based on need and availability
  • Follow-up
    Online follow-up and feedback surveys
  • Banking
    Banking services to deposit your funds and write checks
  • Connection
    Connection to an international community

Steps

  • Pray
    Pray for guidance on what to do and how to do it.
  • Experience Veritas
    • Read Finding God Beyond Harvard.
    • Watch our introductory video.
    • See what other campuses are doing.
    • Check out free recordings of past events.
  • Guage Your Readiness
    • Is there a need for The Veritas Forum on your campus?
    • Is there a team of people who will join together to plan the Forum?
    • Will the community support, fund, volunteer for and participate in a Forum?
  • Gather a Team
    The best planning teams are comprised of students, faculty, and ministers working together to create a relevant and meaningful Forum.
  • Contact Veritas
    • Contact the headquarter Veritas team for access to “Creating Veritas” (our detailed planning guide), brochures, books, and other materials for sharing the vision and beginning the planning process.
    • Submit an application.