Religious and Spiritual Life

Advising, programs, events, student-led groups, and sacred spaces

• Multi-Faith Alliance student organization

  Student leaders from Jewish Student Life (JSL), Christian Campus Ministry (CMM), Muslim Student Association (MSA), and HU Meditation and Mindfulness (HUMM) lead programs for each student group and together across traditions. All are welcome to participate — religious and non-religious alike. For information contact multifaith@hamline.edu

• Religious and spiritual advising

  Religious and Spiritual Life staff seeks to support all Hamline community members. Any student, staff, or faculty member who needs a confidential space to explore spiritual questions, process difficult or complex situations, or would just like a listening ear, can contact:

  Chaplain Kelly Figueroa-Ray, chaplain@hamline.edu
  Rabbi Esther Adler, eadler01@hamline.edu
  Nur Mood, nmood01@hamline.edu

   

• Sacred places for prayer and meditation

  The Gathering Place and the Wellspring are two places on campus with the specific purpose of providing a space for students to pray, meditate, and gather for spiritual and religious events. Both are open every day for all students, faculty, and staff who wish to use them. Hours for both locations are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Please contact Public Safety if doors are locked.

  The Gathering Place

  The Gathering Place is located in Sorin Hall. Services provided through the Gathering Place include:

  • A spacious and windowed back room where you can pray, meditate, study, or just relax 
  • Muslim prayer rugs, feet washing stations, and meditation zafus
  • A mid-sized meeting space that can be reserved through Events Management
  • Area to host events with arrangeable chairs and tables available

  The Wellspring

  The Wellspring is located on the third floor of the Anderson Center. It is open all week to anyone that wishes to use it and may be reserved for meditation or other programming. The Wellspring is intentionally interfaith.

• Mahle Lecture in Progressive Christian Thought

  During our annual lecture series, we invite scholars and change makers who are actively working to transform society based, at least in part, on their spiritual and religious convictions. The Mahle Lecture is an opportunity to interact with these distinguished guests from around the world in a personal way.

  Contact Kelly Figueroa-Ray at kfigueroaray01@hamline.edu with questions.

  Read about Hamline's Mahle Lecture

• Multifaith Baccalaureate Service

  The Hamline University Multifaith Baccalaureate serves to celebrate our Hamline graduates through diverse religious expression. We express gratitude for being a spiritually diverse student body. This annual event is for Hamline graduates and their friends and family as well as fellow students who want to honor the graduating seniors. The service takes place on Commencement Weekend.

  View photos from the 2023 ceremony