Do Something SPECIAL

We are one of only two evangelical Christian liberal arts schools in the country competing in college policy debate. Our debaters are from all majors. Some are experienced, while others are just beginning. All are friendly.

Get your BLACK BELT

Want to have a leg up on the competition in graduate or law school? Perhaps you just want to win more arguments with your friends! Along with learning advanced argumentation skills, SNU Debate will give you high-quality research skills that will assist you in your classes, projects, and throughout your career.

EARN your way

SNU Debate provides merit-based scholarships to experienced high school policy debaters and returning junior varsity and varsity debaters based on their ability and work ethic.

TRAVEL the Nation

We travel around the country competing against teams from Ivy League schools, military academies and even locals universities. Some students enjoy traveling and the opportunity to meet interesting people as much as the actual debating!

Gain the KNOWLEDGE

The SNU Debate Team participates in intercollegiate policy debates as a member of the Cross Examination Debate Association. We debate a year-long topic as voted on by participating colleges across the country. Past topic areas include how to increase space exploration, how to cut greenhouse gasses, and how to increase legal immigration.

Tournaments attended during the 2023-2024 School Year:

Northwestern University (9/15-18, Chicago) 

Missouri State (9/22-24)

University of Houston (10/14-16)

University of Central Oklahoma (11-3/4)

University of Kansas (1/4-6)

Kansas State (1/8-10)

University of Texas (Austin, 2/2–5)

District 3 NDT Qualifier and the Mid America Championships (2/23-25)

CEDA Nationals at University of California at Fullerton (3/22-26)

Meet the Team

QUESTIONS?

Email Dennis Savill, Director of SNU Debate or complete the Debate Inquiry form below and we will reach out to you.