Interfaith Programming
The Office of Religious Life offers various opportunities for interfaith engagement throughout the academic year. We partner with departments, religious groups, and nonprofits to give students numerous options for interfaith dialogue during their time at Columbia. Below are some programs our office runs throughout the year. Please consult our events page for all upcoming programs or join our email list to learn about any of these initiatives.
Religious Life Rose Castle Fellowship
The Religious Life Rose Castle Fellowship is an international leadership experience in interfaith dialogue. In partnership with the Rose Castle Foundation, the 2026 cohort will travel together to a castle in United Kingdom for facilitated dialogue and training. Successful applicants will demonstrate an interest in deepening interfaith dialogue, connecting across difference, and engaging in life-long service to intellectual curiosity and deep understanding.
The inaugural cohort for the 2026-2027 academic year has already been selected.
Common Ground
Common Ground is a program brought together by Columbia Religious Life as a space and time set aside to listen together to people of different faiths discuss meaningful issues and ideas. The program combines storytelling and music from people of different faith, spiritual, or philosophical backgrounds, quiet contemplation, and insightful discussions between the speakers and audience.
Spiritual Wellness Workshops
The Office of Religious Life partners with other offices, clubs, and departments on campus to offer the Columbia community meditation, mindfulness, and spiritual wellness workshops. Workshops are open to students, faculty, and staff, unless otherwise noted.
Interfaith Fellowships
Our Interfaith Fellowships provide the opportunity for genuine learning and community across faith traditions. Honesty, openness, and humility are core values that make each fellowship a unique experience on campus. Students of any, all, and no faith traditions have participated.