New SACRU Working Group explores the impact of
Faith and Spirituality in University Life

The initiative reflects SACRU’s ongoing commitment to fostering dialogue and collaboration around themes that are central to the human experience and the mission of higher education

How do faith and spirituality influence university life? Are these dimensions sufficiently considered to allow an entire area of knowledge to emerge? Are they relevant only to Catholic, Christian, or other faith-based universities, or to all institutions of higher education? And ultimately, is this line of research of interest to society as a whole? To address these questions, SACRU has established the Working Group on the Personal and Social Impact of Formative Proposals Related to Faith and Spirituality in Higher Education.

The group will explore how spiritual and religious dimensions can enrich university life—not only within faith-based institutions, but across the entire higher education landscape. In particular, the WG will focus on key areas such as campus life and atmosphere, students’ sense of meaning and purpose in their studies and the broader social impact of integrating spirituality into academic contexts.