About Us
Mission Statement
The primary mission of the Office of the University Chaplains is to promote spiritual growth and nurture at Northwestern University.
Spiritual maturity entails
- reflection on the meaning and purpose of human existence
- appreciation for the depth and expanse of life
- articulation of beliefs
- development of spiritual resources to sustain one through good times and bad
- a willingness to rethink values and to apply them to life
- a concern for the welfare of humankind and a capacity to act with confidence upon that concern
Spiritual maturity is enhanced by critical dialogue and community with members of one's own tradition and through encounter with differing traditions.