EMU Statement on Faith Diversity

Eastern Mennonite University is a campus community made up of students from more than 50 denominations and faith backgrounds. EMU is committed to a constructive and respectful faith discourse which values perspectives from various faiths and traditions. 

The Office of Faith and Spiritual Life fosters relationships of hospitality, healing, and hope; encourages spiritual formation, active faith, and interfaith literacy; welcomes questions and doubts; and explores values and vocation, with EMU Mission, Vision, and Values and the Student Life Division purpose as foundations.

The university chaplain and student chaplains are available to the entire campus community as spiritual resources for faith formation conversations, care, support, and prayer for students of all faith backgrounds. The chaplain offers pastoral care, invites and nurtures leadership, and coordinates programs for spiritual formation and growth including campus worship services, faith formation related small groups, special events and spiritual retreats.

Faculty on campus represent a range of theological understandings and regularly engage with students around issues of faith and integration with their academic disciplines and student’s future careers.

Faith diversity is an important part of EMU’s campus, as are dialogue and respect. In recognition of this diversity, EMU is committed to creating spaces where students of all backgrounds feel a sense of belonging.