Spiritual Life

The Office of Spiritual Life strives to nurture the ethics and spiritual identities of our community, while helping students navigate and define their own spiritual experiences and practices.

In addition, religious literacy remains valuable in a world where we must strive to respect and understand our increasingly diverse neighbors. The Office of Spiritual Life carries the tradition of the liberal arts by teaching students to communicate with people from all walks of life.

Dialogue is a central tenet of spiritual life at Knox. Through spiritual and political dialogues, the Knox community can move towards understanding and allyship.

Interfaith Peer Educators

What is an Interfaith Peer Educator?

Interfaith Peer Educators are student leaders who serve as ambassadors for the Office of Spiritual Life, playing a key role in fostering an inclusive and respectful campus environment. They help build a welcoming interfaith community by encouraging dialogue, understanding, and engagement across a wide range of religious, spiritual, and non-religious worldviews.

Whether someone finds meaning through a particular faith tradition, the natural world, mindfulness practices, or philosophical reflection, Interfaith Peer Educators support them in exploring and deepening that journey. At the same time, Peer Educators are on a journey of their own—learning more about their own beliefs, spiritual practices, and values while walking alongside others as they do the same.

Through programs, conversations, and campus outreach, Interfaith Peer Educators help create space for curiosity, connection, and community across lines of difference. They are bridge-builders, listeners, and learners dedicated to making our campus a place where everyone feels seen and spiritually supported.

Get to know our interfaith Peer educators

Spiritual Life offers a range of programs designed to help students explore meaning, grow in spiritual understanding, and connect across diverse traditions. Here are a few highlights:

• Interfaith Immersion Trips
  Spiritual Life’s Interfaith Immersion Trips offer students a unique opportunity to explore a variety of religious and spiritual traditions through guided visits to diverse places of worship, shared meals, and reflective dialogue. From mosques and synagogues to temples and churches, this multi-day retreat fosters interfaith understanding, personal growth, and meaningful connections across worldviews. 
• Interfaith Dinners
  Hosted by Spiritual Life and the Interfaith Peer Educators, these dinners bring together students and community members for meaningful conversations over a shared meal. Each gathering invites participants to explore diverse spiritual identities and traditions, fostering connection, curiosity, and understanding across faiths and worldviews.
• Ramadan Observance
  Each year, in partnership with the Islamic Club, Spiritual Life supports Muslim-identifying students throughout the month of Ramadan. Daily Iftar and Suhoor meals are provided, and transportation is arranged for students to attend Taraweeh and Friday prayers at a local mosque. The HOPE Center Sanctuary remains open for prayer and community gatherings during the month. We conclude the observance with a campus-wide Eid Celebration, welcoming all members of the Knox community.
• Sacred Pathway
  Explore the beauty of spiritual journeys in a welcoming and supportive space. Open to students of all faiths and spiritual backgrounds, this group embraces both those with established faith practices and those who are exploring their spirituality. Together, we will reflect on beliefs, ask meaningful questions, and build authentic connections. Our shared space honors experiences—both uplifting and challenging—and nurtures growth through guided discussions, meditative practices, and interfaith dialogue.