Religious and Spiritual Life
Fall 2020 Chaplains' Office Update
Due to COVID-19, the Chaplains’ Office is offering all pastoral care and programming virtually for the Fall 2020 semester. We welcome students of all religious backgrounds and philosophical worldviews to schedule an appointment with a chaplain to talk about any topic, including, but not limited to, religious/spiritual questions, life transitions, sexuality/sexual orientation, and ideas for programming. As chaplains from the Buddhist, Catholic, Jewish, and Presbyterian traditions, we respect each student’s personal journey and beliefs, providing a space that is confidential, supportive, and free of judgment.
To schedule an appointment, please email Sally Fredricks at safredricks@davidson.edu or contact any of the chaplains directly.
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
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.
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.
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