About Us

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.