The role of the Carleton Chaplaincy is to help deepen the spiritual and ethical life of the campus. We provide students, faculty, staff, and alums with opportunities to explore the integral relationship between faith and learning, connecting the work of the mind with the heart and soul. We serve everyone, regardless of background or belief.
Our work touches on many aspects of life at Carleton, including but not limited to:
- Offering weekly worship services and special religious holiday celebrations representing a variety of faiths.
- Sponsoring programs of all kinds: discussion, meditation, and prayer groups, social events, service projects, lectures, and interfaith dialogue. A complete Chapel schedule of events is published each term.
- Supporting religious groups of all faiths on campus.
- Working alongside local religious communities to facilitate student participation and community engagement. Here is a list of Local Religious Communities and Services. For a complete list of current and future religious observances, please use this link to an interfaith calendar.
- Collaborating with the Religion Department and many Carleton offices, including (but not limited to) the Center for Community and Civic Engagement, Gender and Sexuality Center, Office of Intercultural Life, Student Health and Counseling, International Student Life, and the Office of Health Promotion.
- Serving as as the “Conscience of the College” and working to ensure Carleton lives into its highest principles and potential. This notably includes advocating for deeper inclusivity, diversity, and equity.
- Being available for counseling and support. Chaplains are here to talk through religious and spiritual questions, but also to simply listen without judgement and provide resources that might be helpful. If you would like to talk with a chaplain, see our contact information.