Phi Beta Chi (ΦΒΧ) is a national sorority in the United States Phi Beta Chi was founded in 1978 on Christian values and celebrates its Lutheran heritage.
Phi Beta Chi | |
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ΦΒΧ | |
Founded | March 26, 1978 University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign |
Type | Social |
Emphasis | Lutheran heritage |
Scope | National |
Motto | Amor Via Vitae in Christo Love through Life in Christ |
Colors | Azure Blue, White |
Symbol | Ellipse |
Flower | White Rose of Sharon |
Publication | The Ellipse |
Philanthropy | AbleLight and the YMCA |
Chapters | 5, 24 installed |
Headquarters | 267 Timber Drive #2274 Garner, NC 27529-9998 |
Website | Official website |
Phi Beta Chi was founded on March 26, 1978 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. At inception, it was formed as a collegiate Christian sorority to support collegiate women socially, spiritually, and academically. Founders were from the Lutheran Church heritage.[1][2]
Approximately 25 chapters have been formed, of which five are active. Active chapters noted in bold, inactive chapters in italics. [1]