Abstract
This article discusses the rapidly growing population of spiritual-but-not-religious (SBNR) college students and describes the disparity in SBNR-dedicated resources for student support. This disparity is embedded in various tensions that cause low SBNR visibility in universities, including a lack of SBNR programming models in broader higher education, potential administrative bias, and a flawed perception of interchangeability with interfaith work. In addition to exploring the needs and shortcomings of non-religious student support, this article suggests potential barriers for SBNR momentum as well as examples of modified interventions that student affairs professionals may practice in the absence of formal resources.
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Juan Cruz Mendizabal
Juan Mendizabal ([email protected]) works with intersectional community engagement initiatives and spiritual programming at Florida State University and serves as an adjunct in the university’s undergraduate certificate for leadership studies.