Hindu Spiritual Care Providers in higher education settings serve to accompany students, staff, faculty, alumni and other members of the institution’s community through the numerous points in life during which spiritual issues are encountered.
'US campuses generally aspire to be microcosmic laboratories of social, intellectual and spiritual inquiry and practice. There is an increasing awareness among higher education professionals that to fully serve our students our institutions should include among their goals a firm commitment to supporting students’ religious, secular and spiritual identities. Spiritual support for Hindu students is in a nascent stage. The programming and support offered by a Hindu chaplain, particularly when it contextualizes and affirms the faith tradition, improves students’ sense of well-being and furthermore can insulate them from anxiety and depression. Moreover, as the world grows increasingly interconnected the ability to authentically connect with others from vastly different cultures and worldviews will be a fundamental precursor for success. Hindu chaplains can serve as role models for students on how to successfully navigate the pluralistic social environments that comprise our global community.' This passage is excerpted from Hindu Chaplaincy in US Higher Education, Asha Shipman, 2020. Access the full article on our Resources page or in the link below.
'US campuses generally aspire to be microcosmic laboratories of social, intellectual and spiritual inquiry and practice. There is an increasing awareness among higher education professionals that to fully serve our students our institutions should include among their goals a firm commitment to supporting students’ religious, secular and spiritual identities. Spiritual support for Hindu students is in a nascent stage. The programming and support offered by a Hindu chaplain, particularly when it contextualizes and affirms the faith tradition, improves students’ sense of well-being and furthermore can insulate them from anxiety and depression. Moreover, as the world grows increasingly interconnected the ability to authentically connect with others from vastly different cultures and worldviews will be a fundamental precursor for success. Hindu chaplains can serve as role models for students on how to successfully navigate the pluralistic social environments that comprise our global community.' This passage is excerpted from Hindu Chaplaincy in US Higher Education, Asha Shipman, 2020. Access the full article on our Resources page or in the link below.
NAHCA members are invited to join the NAHCA Higher Education Forum facilitated by Dr. Asha Shipman. This is a space to share experiences and best practices within higher education chaplaincy. To join: email [email protected] with the header NAHCA Higher Education Forum.