At Converse, we believe that nurturing the spiritual lives of our students is an integral part of the college experience. Through the Office of Spiritual Life, we offer a wide variety of experiences designed to foster and support spiritual growth.
In the Founder’s Ideal, Dexter Edgar Converse desired “that the instruction and influence of Converse be always such that the students may be enabled to see clearly, to decide wisely, and to act justly” within the context of a college that is “always truly religious, but never denominational” and “to be liberally and tolerantly Christian.” To that end, we have a wide array of student groups who offer programming for our students and extend gracious hospitality and generous respect to persons from all religious traditions.
The Office of Spiritual Life maintains the food and hygiene portions of the Valkyrie Supply (our basic needs hub on campus). For more information about this resource, including hours and location, please visit the Valkyrie Supply page.
Multifaith Prayer Room
The Office of Spiritual Life offers a Multifaith Prayer Space open to students, faculty, and staff, located upstairs in Montgomery Student Center. This space is open to anyone from any faith tradition as a place for prayer, meditation, and quiet contemplation. Floor cushions, prayer mats, head coverings, and sacred texts from multiple traditions are provided in the space. This room is open any time the student center is open.
Religious Life Organizations
Converse has many faith-focused clubs to help students along their spiritual journeys.
- BCM (Baptist Collegiate Ministry)
- Converse Coven
- Converse Interfaith Club
- Cru
- FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)
- Newman Club (Catholic Campus Ministry)
Any student wishing to start a new club or reactivate an inactive club should contact the Chaplain.
Meet the Chaplain
Eliza Smith DeBevoise
University Chaplain, Director of Community Engagement and Lecturer of Religious Studies