Religious and Spiritual Life

At Davidson, we celebrate learning about and practicing faith in ways that nurture the mind, body, and spirit.

Our religious and spiritual life is as diverse and vibrant as our student body.

With 15 student organizations and the support of the Chaplains' Office, we hope that Davidson will be a spiritual home for all. The Chaplains' Office serves the entire college community, supporting a wide range of opportunities for worship, interfaith dialogue, fellowship, social action, and service.

Religious Observances

Davidson maintains a calendar of holy days to encourage students, staff, and faculty members to be aware and respectful of the diverse religious observances of our community members. The college community holds seasonal worship services and celebrations annually, including:

Lunar New Year
Ash Wednesday
Passover Seder
Tenebrae Service during Holy Week
Feasts on Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha
Festivals of Diwali and Holi
Christmas Vespers

Religious Observance Calendar

Opportunities & Resources

Davidson encourages students to explore the religious and spiritual dimensions of life in a global context.

The Chaplains' Office provides opportunities for international experiences, faith-based internships, and ministerial fellowships for service and leadership.

Learn More About Opportunities & Resources

Meet the Chaplains

The chaplains are available to all members of the college community from any religious tradition or secular background, for pastoral counseling, spiritual direction and program planning.

Buddhism & Meditation

Davidson offers a range of opportunities for students, faculty, and staff who identify as Buddhist or wish to explore Buddhist teachings and practices.

Christian Life

Davidson provides a range of opportunities for students from many different Christian backgrounds to worship, find fellowship, and grow in faith.

Jewish Life

As a small, premier liberal arts college, Davidson is an excellent setting for an active Jewish community.

Muslim Life

Administrators, faculty, and alumni are committed to nurturing the experience of each Muslim student so that Davidson feels like a home away from home.

Interfaith

Interfaith learning at Davidson enables cultivation of connections to particular faith traditions and learning about the beliefs and practices of others.

Commitment to Accessibility

As part of Davidson College's ongoing commitment to accessibility for all visitors, our brochure and magazines are undergoing remediation to make their contents available for all readers. Completed files will be made available by request as they are ready.