It is a tremendous honor to welcome you to the Association for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Life in Higher Education (ACSLHE, pronounced “axle”)! We support higher education chaplains and nurture religious and spiritual life professionals through scholarship, education, and collaboration. It is our vision “to be the leading authority on religious and spiritual life in higher education.” Our values include professional development, excellence, and ethical practices; relational collegiality and shared wisdom; radical welcome of religious pluralism, spiritualities, and worldviews; social justice, equity, and respect for humanity. 


Our diverse membership, numbering almost 500 individuals from a plethora of religious traditions, races, LGBTQ identities, and life experiences, serves the needs of undergraduates, graduate and professional students, faculty, staff, administrators, and local communities at diverse institutions. We are united in our sincere desire to serve and support our colleagues and campuses. 


Higher education is rapidly changing, and we know that now more than ever chaplains and religious and spiritual life professionals are needed to help ground our communities. We walk with our communities through both the pain-laden and joy-filled moments of their lives. We are called upon to accompany students, faculty and staff as they face an uncertain future, offer care in times of crisis, elevate religious literacy and diversity, nurture interfaith communities, and show commitment to movements of justice and inclusion. 


We are not an association of chaplaincy or about spiritual life. We are not a simple collection of chaplains or about the work of higher education. Instead, we are FOR chaplaincy and spiritual life in higher education. We hope ACSLHE can be a place for you to exhale and to be renewed and inspired. Join us for our monthly virtual gatherings, share resources and make connections across the field. We truly hope you are encouraged to be a part of this association, this movement of chaplains and spiritual life professionals, who are FOR so much good in the world. 


We are excited you’re here and please don’t hesitate to be in touch!


With gratitude,
Rev. Dr. Nathan Albert
President - Board of Directors
Elisha K. Bennett University Chaplain & Assistant Vice President for Belonging
University of Lynchburg










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