Truitt Center For Religious & Spiritual Life

The Sept. 11 dinner provided an opportunity for Alamance County and Elon University community members to engage in open and honest conversations regarding the portrayal of Muslims in the media, the role the Masjid plays in the community and other related topics.

The nationwide initiative aims to promote communication and healing between police and people of color in the United States. The Tuesday, Sept. 17, event will include an on-campus screening of the award-winning film “Walking While Black” and a panel discussion with Alamance County community members and law enforcement leaders.

High Point University professor Amanda Mbuvi will present on issues of race, religion, nationality, family, and identity

Associate Chaplain for Muslim Life Shane Atkinson has been awarded the full-tuition Muhammad Ali Scholarship to support his graduate studies in Muslim chaplaincy at the Chicago Theological Seminary.

Everyone is welcome to join us in the McBride Sacred Space in Numen Lumen Pavilion on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. to celebrate the Muslim holiday of Eid Al-Adha.

The experience allows Polk to bring tools back to Elon’s campus to elevate the tone and level of discourse about Israel. 

Atkinson, associate chaplain for Muslim life at Elon, talks about his religious path, religion and the South as well as "Redneck Muslim," a 2018 documentary about his life. 

Catholic Campus Ministry will celebrate a special Welcome Weekend Mass at the Elon Community Church for all new students and their families.

 

In her May 23 Baccalaureate address, the founder of Faith Matters Network urged the Class of 2019 to be active participants in the change they want to see in the world.

Members of Elon’s faculty and staff, along with retiring employees, were honored May 15 for excellence and service to Elon.