More universities added Muslim chaplains post 9/11. Then came 10/7.
Universities expanded Muslim chaplaincy programs after 9/11 to support student populations. At Rutgers University, students utilize these dedicated centers and chaplains for community and guidance. These campus resources have seen increased importance following the events of October 7.
(RNS) — Saarah Abdul-Maajid chose to study at Rutgers University, in large part because she knew it had a Muslim chaplain and a Muslim center on campus where she would feel supported and valued. A junior majoring in political science, she said she now spends at least part of each school day at the Center...
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