Interfaith Initiatives

The Interfaith "Thursday" Night Supper is a weekly gathering of students, faculty, staff, and community friends held in the home of the Reverend Janet M. Cooper Nelson, chaplain of the University. Dinner is always followed by a discussion with invited speakers, who offer "food" for thought on issues such as interfaith dialogue, spirituality, and religion in the academy. For 44 years "Thursday Supper" or TNS, as it is affectionately known, has been a place for delicious food, inspiring speakers, and invigorating conversation.

The Multifaith Council is comprised of student leaders from all of the religious and faith communities on campus. The Council meets regularly to explore ways to deepen one another's understanding of different traditions as well as creating educational opportunities for the wider university community.

The Interfaith House is an interfaith residential space established by students during the 2003–2004 academic year. It fosters creative discussion and inter-religious dialogue for both the religious/spiritual and the nonreligious/spiritual, and everyone in-between. By cultivating spiritual and philosophical understanding in its hallways, and by collectively losing sleep in late-night conversations, Interfaith House creates a strong sense of community.