A disciple is a follower and student of a mentor, teacher, or other wise figure. It can refer to: Religion Disciple (Christianity), a follower of Jesus Christ The Twelve Apostles, sometimes referred to as "The Disciples" The Seventy Disciples, early followers of Jesus Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), a mainline Protestant denomination in North America Śishya, the disciple in the Guru-shishya tradition of Hinduism Sravaka (Sanskrit) or savaka (Pali), disciples in Buddhism and Ja… (More on Disciples)