By Stacy A. Teicher, The Christian Science Monitor
College life requires just the right balance between study, work, and play. And for many, there’s a fourth essential: prayer. Nearly two-thirds of American college freshmen pray at least weekly, according to the first comprehensive nationwide survey about their spiritual and religious views.
On public and private campuses alike, spirituality has moved beyond the chapel. Whether students prefer meditation, sacred music, or grappling with meaning-of-life questions around the dinner table, many schools are responding by making more space for spiritual exploration.