The University Religious Council (URC) is a collection of the ministers/directors of the religious/spiritual/cultural groups at the University of Arizona. This organization has been in existence since 1948, helping to provide spiritual support and growth to students. The URC has its own constitution, policies, meetings, and annual dues.
About Us
The goal of this council is to promote spiritual benefits for students, faculty, and staff at the UA. To that end, membership is based on adherence to accepted norms of behavior towards students, faculty, and staff, as outlined in the URC Bylaws, and not on theological or faith affiliation.
Now, as in 1948, the URC is a voluntary organization. The URC recognizes the value that being part of a religious community offers college students and that such communities have mutual needs and interests regardless of faith or theological affiliation. Therefore, we seek to gather a diverse group of campus ministers and directors of religious groups at the University of Arizona to form a cooperative council.
We are committed as a communications conduit between Southern Arizona’s Religious communities and the UA. We also value and welcome your input. Please email your questions, suggestions, or comments.
Meetings
The council members are alumni, educators, retirees and community members who are interested in helping the university achieve its goal of embracing our diversity as a strategic source of strength. The council meetings are open to community members. If you are a community member who is interested in joining or attending the URC meetings, please contact at urcuofa@gmail.com for more information.
Religious Conduct on Campus
A diversity of religious groups exist on campus. While the goal is not theological conformity, ALL religious groups should strive for:
- Respect for students, faculty, and staff
- Highest standards of honesty in advertising and transparency of intent
- Greatest amount of civility toward one another