Religious Life

Religious groups on campus search for a space of their own

As religious groups search for the right amenities on campus, Barnard continues to ponder a prayer room initiative that has failed to gain significant traction.

By Madina Toure | Nov 18 05:42 am ET

The censored classroom: religious intolerance at Columbia

To someone devoted to his faith, there is no part of life that is somehow separate from personal beliefs.

By Derek Turner | Mar 3 07:03 pm ET

Muslim student group explores Sunni-Shiite division

Internal debates within student religious groups are not always public at Columbia, but as part of last week’s Islam Awareness Week, the Muslim Student Association openly reflected upon the relationship between Islam’s Sunni and Shiite sects.

By Shira Poliak | Feb 23 02:18 am ET

Nuns plan eco-friendly initiatives

Though nuns are typically known for black and white habits, a local convent is now making a move to go green.

By Carly Silver | Apr 16 09:40 pm ET

Days of Obligation

In the past two weeks, many students have had to miss class to celebrate religious holidays.

By Editorial Board | Oct 7 12:36 am ET

Giving a Soft-Spoken Faith a Louder Voice

Hindus are a lot of things. There are Hindu monotheists, polytheists, panentheists, and even atheists. There are Hindu monists, dualists, non-dualists, and qualified non-dualists.

By Vedant Misra | Jan 27 09:33 pm ET

Keeping the Faith

Anyone who has taken Lit Hum will remember the awkwardness of discussing the Bible in class.

By Mahfouz Basith | Jan 27 09:27 pm ET

Struggling With Religious Lines

God is pretty taboo these days. I realized this only recently, while exploring notions of Jewish peoplehood on a leadership trip in Israel.

By Ariel Pollock | Jan 27 09:19 pm ET

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