The Duchesne Center for Religion and Social Justice
The Duchesne Center promotes the development of ethically and socially responsible undergraduate leaders for the global community involving the entire student body offering volunteering and service-learning opportunities. In furthering our goal to create a diverse and engaged community, Duchesne works closely with student organizations, academic departments, administrative offices, and community groups to promote the exploration and celebration of cultural, ethnic, religious and gender dimensions of our human experience for human flourishing and transformation. Through educational programming on behalf of students, Duchesne fosters a community where all members are valued and supported.
The Duchesne Center’s signature 4th Credit Option links academic courses to community service and civic engagement by emphasizing engagement and reflection as inseparable components of this development. The 4th credit option is available to undergraduate students only. Through partnerships with social service, private, and government agencies, Duchesne sponsors community outreach, diversity, leadership and social responsibility initiatives, global citizenship programs, spiritual well-being, and opportunities for national and international service-learning trips.
As a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations/NYC, The Duchesne Center facilitates student/staff and faculty participation in UN programming. The Duchesne is dedicated to issues on global concerns, leadership, social justice, identity, religion, mentoring, and education for students involved in civic engagement projects. Anyone interested in community outreach, multicultural issues, leadership, social responsibility, human rights, service learning, global citizenship, religion and spirituality should visit the office located in Founders Hall.
The Duchesne Center is responsible for coordinating interfaith services, pastoral counseling, and religious clubs for various Christian, Muslim, and Jewish student groups. Catholic liturgies and sacraments are offered on Campus through the O’Byrne Chapel. Information is available for all students to churches, synagogues, mosques, and other houses of worship in the area. To provide an atmosphere where students of all faiths and philosophies can gather, Duchesne is interfaith in its outreach and offers authentic Yoga and Zen meditation experiences.
Duchesne Undergraduate Scholars need to be mindful of their responsibilities and rights can be found on the Center’s webpage
The Duchesne Center is located in G-20 in Founder’s Hall –The Gallery. The Office is open five days a week with programs running seven day a week. You may contact the Duchesne Center at 914 323 5447.