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Your religious and spiritual growth can be a key part of your Chapman experience. And though Chapman is recognized by two Christian denominations, it is not a Christian school.

Whether you're drawn to a particular religious faith or engaged in a broader spiritual journey, we provide a safe and inclusive space for students of all values and traditions.

Fish Interfaith Center

Located on Chapman’s Orange Campus, Fish Interfaith Center offers support and inspiration through diverse spiritual groups and activities.

The facilities and team members also create a secure, supportive, and welcoming environment for students of all faiths and religious backgrounds.

Take a tour of the Fish Interfaith Center

Our Fish Interfaith Center provides support for specific religious traditions, mindfulness, meditation, or simply spiritual exploration.

Launch Fish Interfaith Center Tour

Religious accommodations for students

Chapman offers academic accommodations in accordance with students' religious beliefs and traditions, including the option to modify your schedule in accordance with special religious observances.

To see a complete breakdown of the religious accommodations offered to students, visit the Religious Accommodations page.

Support for spiritual but not religious students

Chapman emphasizes spiritual exploration as part of our core values. This includes students who identify as spiritual but not religious.

To learn about the resources Chapman offers to support your spiritual development, visit the Spiritual But Not Religious Students page.

Anais Padilla ‘23

Psychology major

"In the end, I concluded I am happier being more spiritual than religious. Being the Interfaith Council President taught me to see the beauty in all religions and in interfaith dialogue. I now believe that there is one God, and all religions worship that God in their own unique ways.”

Read about interfaith expression at Chapman