What does a pluralistic campus look like?

The University of Calgary’s Faith and Spirituality Centre works to promote religious pluralism on campus, which moves beyond acknowledging differences and focuses on understanding, participation and respecting others to create an inclusive campus open to all viewpoints.

The UCalgary campus is home to a diverse population of students, faculty and staff. It’s important for the campus community to be proactive in creating programming that is pluralistic to make our campus inclusive for all its members.

”Pluralism and Religious Diversity Week is a great way to expand student, staff, and faculty literacy and engagement when it comes to religious and cultural inclusion on campus. There are great opportunities to expand one’s lens and give back to the community,” says Adriana Tulissi, manager of the Faith and Spirituality Centre.

Pluralism and Religious Diversity Week is the Faith and Spirituality Centre and Department of Classics and Religion’s annual week-long event held March 12 to 16. The week will feature workshops, photo exhibits and keynote address.

Events to watch for:

Pluralism Hub: The Faith and Spirituality Centre space (MSC 373) will transform into the Pluralism Hub for the duration of the week. Drop in to discuss how to create a more pluralistic campus community, get to know our chaplains and staff, and enjoy games, snacks and more.

“What I Be” and the Canadian Jewish Experience: Visit the South Courtyard in MacEwan Student Centre Tuesday to Thursday for photo exhibitions. Challenge your ideas about identity in these two unique photo experiences co-sponsored by the Students’ Union.

Intercultural Conflict Styles: In this unique workshop, learn how culture plays a role in approaches to resolving issues.

Keynote speaker Reginald Bibby: Join us for the keynote on Friday, March 16. The keynote, Toward Enhancing Social Life: The Current Contributions of the Pro Religious, Low Religious, and No Religious, will discuss Canadians’ varying inclinations toward religion and what that means for social life in Canada. Reginald Bibby is a Sociology of Religion professor and the Board of Governors Research Chair in Sociology at the University of Lethbridge.