Interfaith Scholars Program

Eligibility Requirements

This is a co-curricular program for UIndy students that will build their interfaith and religious literacy and give them exposure to interfaith leaders and experiences.
As interfaith scholars, students will:
Enhance their knowledge of a variety of faith and/or philosophical traditions through workshops, conferences, cultural and retreat activities which feature national and local religious and interfaith leaders.
Engage in a specialized experience of interfaith dialogue, engagement, and service.
Be mentored by and reflect thoughtfully on their learnings with a UIndy faculty mentor.
Work collaboratively with a group of religiously diverse peers to plan and execute a series of events on campus that engage the wider campus community in interfaith engagement and cooperation.
All interfaith scholars will receive a yearly $500.00 stipend for their participation each year.
All expenses for events that scholars are required to attend (conferences, retreats, etc) are
paid for by the Office of Ecumenical and Interfaith Programs.
The current class of interfaith scholars have attended national conferences of the Interfaith Youth Core in Chicago and the Desmond Tutu Center for Peace in Indianapolis. They have produced events on campus such as the 9/11 Vigil and the Interfaith Winter Festival, engaging many UIndy students, faculty, and staff in interfaith cooperation and service.
We are looking to add new scholars to the current group, preferably those who will be sophomores or juniors in the 2018-2019 school year. However, all students are welcome and encouraged to apply. Scholars may elect to continue in the program throughout their tenure as students at UIndy.
Please note: The program seeks to include students from a variety of faith or non-faith backgrounds. Membership in or identification with a religious faith is not required.