Supporting Your Spirituality
The Interfaith Center (IFC) offers opportunities for spiritual practice, reflection, education and community building. It supports faith and interfaith student groups by hosting events, religious services and quiet spaces for meditation. The Center provides service opportunities and encourages group dialog to enhance personal growth, academic excellence and leadership development.
Our Spaces
IFC features:
- An interfaith meditation and prayer room
- An interfaith lending library
- A community multipurpose room that hosts an interdenominational Christian Chapel, a Jewish Sanctuary and space for other large gatherings
These spaces are available to student groups, faculty, staff and alumni.
Places to Pray or Meditate
- Campus Center Interfaith Center Room 346. Open during center hours.
- Campus Center West Room 182. To access contact the Muslim Student Association at [email protected].
- School of Public Health (SPH) Health Sciences Campus, 1 University Place, Rensselaer, NY 12144. Open during office hours.
Annual Events
Unity Dinner
The Unity Dinner, held each fall, brings together people of different faiths to share a meal as one community. The evening aims to foster greater harmony, understanding and respect for all faiths.
Spring Equinox
The spring equinox is recognized as a holiday across many religions and cultures. Spring festivals and holidays share symbols, practices and even names. The IFC celebrates spring with a dinner to lift our spirits and bring hope to our community.
Interfaith Lecture Series
The speakers address contemporary issues that affect daily life, exploring them from theological, religious, spiritual, ethical and humanitarian viewpoints.