Rivendell Institute at Yale University Established in 1995 at Yale University the Rivendell Institute seeks to examine and advance the contribution of a Christian vision of life to human flourishing and the common good within the academy and contemporary culture. Our main areas of work are our Programs that inspire and equip new generations of Christian leaders and academic research Centers that explore the intersection of faith contemporary scholarship public policy and the arts sciences. Programs Over the years we have refined our mentoring ministry into programs designed specifically to help Christian students and faculty invest their lives in the service of Christ and the world. Spiritual Formation The Spiritual Formation program is a fellowship for graduate and professional students and postdocs that meets weekly to address the unique spiritual challenges in academia.