Spiritual Life is here for you
The Center for Spiritual Life has a number of offerings to help students and the Emerson community at large during this challenging time. Learn more about how we facilitate spiritual support and connection.
Spiritual Life at Emerson
The Center for Spiritual Life is a place to nourish yourself, challenge yourself, and connect to something bigger as you navigate the world. Whether that is through a religious path or through a broader sense of spirituality, the Center for Spiritual Life is here to support all students in their reflection and growth throughout their time at Emerson College, through religious and spiritual programming, support and education.
Through one-on-one conversations, retreats, lunches, and meditative gatherings, our team of chaplains and student leaders seek to provide spiritual nourishment to our campus. We work to foster a campus environment where faith traditions and spirituality can be practiced freely and wholly. Come visit us on the 4th floor of 172 Tremont Street! Our Reflection Room (408) overlooking the Boston Common is open for drop-in self-guided meditation and prayer weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and our Private Prayer and Meditation Room (418) is open for drop-in use anytime the building is open.
Ask the Big Questions
The Center for Spiritual Life is a place to ask big questions. Who am I? What is my purpose? What does it mean to be alive? What do I value most? How can I be a part of something greater than myself? What does it mean to act ethically? Why is there suffering in the world? And how can I make a difference?
Come to the Center for Spiritual Life to ponder these questions and more, as we learn how to be human together.
Spirituality and Creativity
Creativity and spirituality are often linked. Creating allows people to feel connected to what is beyond them and to feel the spark and generativity of being alive, as students pursue “the experience of creativity that connects us to something deep within and beyond us.” To become a creative force is to become a person deeply connected to both inner life and the greater world beyond us. The Center for Spiritual Life is a place where the spiritual growth students experience through their creative endeavors can be processed, shared, and expanded on.
From Our Interim Director
It is a pleasure to welcome you to Emerson College’s Center for Spiritual Life. We are delighted that you are exploring our website and the many offerings we have for students, staff and faculty members. Our Center offers a range of resources and programs dedicated to supporting your spiritual growth and personal well-being. Perhaps you hope to find others who share a similar religious background and observance with you, or maybe you are looking to discover new spiritual pathways, we are here to support your journey.
As the Interim Director of Spiritual Life at Emerson, I am pleased to introduce you to our personnel and programs at the Center for Spiritual Life -- and beyond. We invite you to explore our various events, services and opportunities for connection and community. Our student leaders as well as our professional chaplains are here and eager to warmly welcome you.
Whether you are looking for classes, discussion groups, meditation or a listening ear, please feel free to reach out. In a world that is filled with challenges, we seek to foster a safe environment of meaning, peace and purpose – and we invite you to join us.
Rabbi Lisa Eiduson
Interim Director, Center of Spiritual Life