The Augustana Office of Faith & Spiritual Life, its campus pastors and interfaith chaplain are committed to supporting students of all religious and non-religious traditions. Augustana commits to interfaith work because of a belief that God calls Christians to love and serve the neighbor who may have a different faith tradition. The Bible tells us stories of God using those of other religious traditions to do God’s work. Faith grows as we learn from and celebrate diversity.
A Safe & Welcoming Place
- Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Jews, Atheists, Agnostics and other traditions and worldviews will find Augustana a safe and welcoming place to practice and explore spirituality.
- Better Together is a student-led group that meets regularly to grow religious literacy and promote interfaith cooperation.
- Student leaders are hired to serve on the university’s Interfaith Council and consider ways that Augustana can grow interfaith efforts on and off campus.
- The Interfaith Reflection Room, located in the Morrison Commons, provides a religiously pluralistic environment for students and staff to pray, meditate, worship and grow.
- A Meditation Room, located in Wagoner Hall, offers a sparsely furnished space with an attached foot-washing station for those wishing to pray or practice mindfulness and meditation.
- For those observing religious diets, Augustana Dining Services offers robust vegan and vegetarian options, as well as suhoor and iftar meals during the holy month of Ramadan.
