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Religious and Spiritual Life

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

At Davidson:

  • We affirm everyone's dignity and worth
  • We support all religious and spiritual traditions
  • We value every cultural and ethnic background

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.

Honoring Diverse Religious Observances

The Davidson College community holds seasonal worship services, celebrations & commemorations on sacred occasions observed by many traditions, including:

  • Buddhist: Kathina, Vesak
  • Christian: Ash Wednesday, Advent/Christmas, Holy Week
  • East Asian: Lunar New Year
  • Hindu/Jain: Diwali, Holi
  • Jewish: High Holy Days, Hanukkah, Passover, Yom HaShoah
  • Muslim: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha
  • Persian: Nowruz

The college also maintains a calendar of diverse holy days to encourage students, staff, and faculty members to be aware and respectful of the many religious and spiritual traditions represented in our community.

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.

Religious and Spiritual Life

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Box 7196 Davidson, NC 28035

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