Resources for Students Seeking Religious or Spiritual Support
Support networks
- UI Student Organizations—There are more than 400 student organizations recognized by the UI Office of Student Life. Several of them are based on religious faith, including Campus Christian Fellowship, Hillel, and the Association of Muslims in America.
Curriculum
- Philosophy—The goal of this department is to impart knowledge of fundamental issues and main developments in philosophy while strengthening students' logical and analytical skills.
- Religious Studies—Drawing upon the expertise, research, and scholarly ability of its faculty, this department strives to foster a critical and appreciative understanding of religion.
Education and advocacy
- Office of Equal Opportunity & Diversity—This office serves to support and enhance the University's commitment to recruiting and retaining a diverse community of faculty, staff, and students.
- Office of Cultural Affairs & Diversity Initiatives, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, 228 CMAB, medicine-diversity@uiowa.edu or 319/384-2952.
- The Office of Cultural Affairs & Diversity Initiatives
Community resources
The Iowa City area hosts many places of worship, including facilities for American Muslims, Baptists, Catholics, Christians, Episcopalians, Jews, Lutherans, Mennonites, and Presbyterians. Check a local phone book for more information, or review this contact information.
Biosciences Program
The University of Iowa
353 Medical Research Center
Iowa City, IA 52242-1181
Phone: 1-800-551-6787 or 319-335-8305
Text: 319-535-5211
Fax: 319-335-7656
E-mail: biosciences@uiowa.edu
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