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About Fish Interfaith Center

»About Fish Interfaith Center

The Fish Interfaith Center is located in the heart of the campus and is dedicated to supporting the spiritual wholeness of the the Chapman community. The staff are committed to helping students connect with groups that can enhance their lives and to offer spiritual care and support.

Whether you're seeking community, religious or spiritual reflection, or practical support for your group activities, Fish Interfaith Center invites you to connect, share, and seek deeper meaning in your academic and personal journey.

Check out this video for a look at what students do every day at Fish Interfaith Center.

Explore Fish Interfaith Center

See Fish Interfaith Center for yourself with this 360-degree virtual tour.

 

Fish Interfaith Center facilities and spaces

The Fish Interfaith Center has several unique spaces that foster spiritual, intellectual and social community.

These include:

Wallace All Faiths Chapel

  • A designated space for worship, reflection, and special events for the Chapman community of all religious beliefs, including those who identify as atheist or agnostic. 
  • The distinctive architecture highlights four universal spiritual inspirations: light, cosmos, nature, and water.

Prayer and meditation room

  • A place for you to pray, meditate, or sit quietly with meditation cushions, prayer rugs, and a wudu/washing station.

Dee’s Garden of the Senses

  • A sculpted outdoor garden adorned with art installations, a fountain, lush foliage, and comfortable seating areas that provide a peaceful environment for students to meditate or find quiet.

Peterson Conference Room (reservation required)

  • A conference room that may be reserved for group meetings.

Unless otherwise noted, all locations listed above are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. 

 

Meet our staff

Explore the profiles of each Fish Interfaith staff member and their respective roles on the Meet the Staff page.

Frequently asked questions

Below are answers to commonly asked questions about the Fish Interfaith Center and matters related to religion and spirituality at Chapman. 

If you can’t find the answer to your question, contact Fish Interfaith Center at interfaith@chapman.edu or (714) 628-7260.

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Is Chapman a Christian school?

Chapman was founded by a denomination called the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and is still a recognized Disciples school by the United Church of Christ. Chapman is a school for persons of all faith and spiritual understandings as well as those who are secular. 

With the help of the chaplains who work at Fish Interfaith Center, Chapman promotes interfaith knowledge and understanding as part of our work to create global citizens.

What do chaplains do at the Fish Interfaith Center?

Chaplains play a crucial role in providing religious, spiritual, and emotional support to Chapman students, faculty, and staff, regardless of their religious or spiritual affiliations.

Some of their work is on the Fish Interfaith Center blog page. 

How can students get involved with Fish?

You can get involved with Fish Interfaith Center by joining a Religious or Spiritual student group or becoming a student docent working at Fish.

To learn more about the process of becoming a student docent, email interfaith@chapman.edu. 

What is the difference between spirituality and religion?

Spirituality can be defined as gaining peace within, pursuing a spiritual quest, caring about others, and developing an understanding of all of humanity, including cultures, religions, and how we are all connected.

Religion is an established spiritual path through which a community with shared history, practices, beliefs, and culture gathers for worship, education, and celebration.

The Fish Interfaith Center is dedicated to helping students connect with a community of persons in their religion or to connect with a group that fosters their spiritual growth.

Do you have support for students who are spiritual but not religious?

Chapman emphasizes spiritual exploration as part of our core values, so there are many avenues of support for spiritual students. 

To learn more about these resources, visit the Spiritual But Not Religious Students page.

Is there a list of spiritual and religious groups on campus?

You can find a list of Chapman’s active spiritual and religious student groups on the Religious and Spiritual Student Groups page.

Does Chapman offer religious accommodations?

Chapman offers academic accommodations in accordance with students' religious beliefs and traditions. Faculty are encouraged to support students who request to miss a class due to religious observance.

To see a complete breakdown of the religious accommodations offered to students, visit the Religious Accommodations page.

 

Contact Us

Phone: 714-628-7260
Email: interfaith@chapman.edu

Fish Interfaith Center Office Hours

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.


Break Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.