Sharing your faith on campus
Faith can be a very important part of who you are. You may feel strongly about your beliefs or the beliefs of others. At the university, many different beliefs and perspectives are part of our community.
It’s important to share your views in a respectful way. Good conversations involve both speaking and listening. You may meet people who have different beliefs from you, and that’s okay.
This is a chance to learn from each other and understand beliefs or perspectives you may not have come across before.
How to share your beliefs on campus
If you want to share your beliefs with others, please remember to be respectful and considerate.
Do:
- Be clear about what an event is when inviting others.
- Respect someone’s choice if they do not want to talk.
- Follow University rules about posters and leaflets on campus.
- Follow the University’s policies on equality and harassment.
- Be polite and respect cultural differences.
- Contact the Students’ Union or Chaplaincy if you are unsure about anything.
Do not:
- Pressure or impose your beliefs on others, especially if they are vulnerable.
- Visit a student’s room unless you have been invited.
- Use threatening, aggressive or intimidating language or behaviour.
- Invite external speakers or visitors for faith activities without University permission.
- Use your position or influence to pressure others (for example, in group conversations where someone may feel outnumbered).
Need more support?
If you are unsure whether something is appropriate on campus, please contact the Chaplaincy at chaplain@herts.ac.uk.
We are always happy to talk things through and offer guidance or support.
You can also speak to a Volunteer Chaplain from your own faith tradition. To get in touch, email chaplain@herts.ac.uk
⚠️ The University follows the Equality Act 2010, which protects both students and staff. Please note that places of worship may have different legal exemptions under this law.