Columbia University Interfaith Fellows Program

The Columbia University Interfaith Fellows Program is a new initiative of the Office the University Chaplain. The Interfaith Fellows Program will support ten students interested in interfaith programming at Columbia University. Interfaith Fellows develop programming to engage faith communities in their schools at Columbia University on issues of faith and spirituality. Each Fellow will receive a stipend of per semester. Additional funds will be available for programming.

Application Deadline: Please submit your application by 6:00pm, Thursday, September 18th, to chaplain@columbia.edu. Only completed applications will considered.

Program Mission

Provide an opportunity for Columbia University students to develop interfaith programming that relates to the community of students in the various schools at Columbia University:

Explore the connection between intellectual life, faith and spirituality and learn different faith traditions approach individuality, family and community, social justice issues, rituals, worship, morality, and politics;

Enhance interfaith dialogue on the Columbia University campus, and deepen the understanding of how faith influences us individually and as a community.

Requirements

Fellows must be currently registered Columbia University undergraduate, graduate professional students. Fellows are selected for one academic year. A one year renewal may be possible.

Fellows are expected to:

  • Meet with student leaders at their schools to develop and execute interfaith programs that engage faith communities at Columbia University
  • Attend orientation events with other Fellows at the start of each semester occasionally during the semester
  • Attend bi-weekly meeting and periodic trainings with other Fellows and a member of the Office of the University Chaplain programming staff
  • Commit thirty-fives hours per semester
  • Write reflections about the experience of being an Interfaith Fellow

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