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Religious Diversity and University Chaplaincy
Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, and Humanist Chaplaincy in Higher Education
Introduction
Since the 1990s, the religious diversity of United States universities has increased, with growing numbers of students, faculty, and staff who are Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, and Humanist.
Supporting Religious Diversity
To support these demographics, university chaplaincies and spiritual life programs have been expanding beyond their Christian and Jewish compositions to include chaplains and programs for these traditions.
Insights from Interviews
Through interviews with these new chaplains, this book examines how these chaplaincies developed, the preparation the chaplains needed, their responsibilities, and the current challenges and the future prospects of these programs.
Advice for University Leaders
It provides valuable advice for university leaders about how and why to develop spiritual life programs to support today’s religious diversity.
