Campus Chaplaincy: Spiritual Care and Community Belonging
The practice of chaplaincy is characterized by the professional provision of spiritual care within diverse settings. In higher education, chaplains may serve as representatives of their faith group or as care providers within multi-faith contexts. They bring expertise in ethics, faith development, religious practices, spiritual care, and interreligious engagement. In addition, campus chaplains advocate for the needs and well-being of their communities, cultivating relationships among campus partners, while also providing leadership in times of conflict and crisis.
In this course, students will be introduced to the theory, practices, and contexts of campus chaplaincy, as well as the historical and contemporary challenges. Students will explore successful models of chaplaincy across faith communities through reflection, group discussions, and dialogue with campus chaplains. The course will provide a better understanding of both the day-to-day duties and broader expectations of chaplains in higher education.
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Dates & Times:
April 9, 16, 23, 30
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Online Session
Meet the Instructor:
Khalil Abdullah is the Assistant Dean for Muslim Life in the Office of Religious Life at Princeton University. He works closely with students on campus to support their diverse cultural and spiritual identities while helping to strengthen their religious literacy and mutual respect for others. In addition, Khalil offers spiritual care to students, staff, and faculty, and regularly hosts campus conversations on various topics related to faith, identity, and meaning. Professionally, he has held leadership and management roles, taught in public and private schools, and most recently, served as the multifaith and Muslim Chaplain at Dartmouth College. Khalil has been active in interfaith dialogue, minority student mentoring, and social justice efforts. His academic interests include campus chaplaincy, religious pluralism, and the history of Islam in America.