Interfaith Center

The Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, and Protestant chaplains at Hofstra University work closely with one another and with students to offer a wide variety of exciting programs. Activities include social events, dinners, religious services, holiday celebrations, guest speakers, community service projects, informal discussions, study groups, regional and national conferences, and retreats. The chaplains are also available for religious guidance and informal personal and academic counseling.

Catholic Community  

Catholic Campus Minister: Kendall Troy - kendall.j.troy@hofstra.edu 

Catholic Chaplain: Father Christopher Sullivan - catholic@hofstra.edu    

The Catholic Campus Ministry at Hofstra supports a community of faith on campus based on the traditions and values of the Roman Catholic Church. Catholic Campus Ministry is dedicated to the holistic enrichment of its students through spirituality, service, and fellowship. Students can learn about and live out their faith in an open environment among their peers. All students are welcome to participate in our retreats, international and local mission trips, volunteer opportunities, Bible study, prayer groups, and social activities. Catholic Mass is celebrated in the Greenhouse on the lower level of the Mack Student Center every Sunday at 5 p.m. All members of the Hofstra community are welcome to worship.

Jewish Community

Jewish Chaplain: Rabbi Dave Siegel - dave.e.siegel@hofstra.edu

Hofstra Hillel: The Center for Jewish Life on Campus enriches the lives of Hofstra’s Jewish students so that they may enrich Jewish people and the lives of others. Hillel creates a pluralistic, welcoming, inclusive environment for Jewish students and sponsors a wide variety of programs and opportunities, including free weekly Shabbat dinners, social activities, the celebration of Jewish holidays, social justice projects, informal Jewish learning, trips to Israel, leadership experiences, and internships. Programs are open to all members of the Hofstra community.

Muslim Community

Muslim Chaplain: Qari Nazrul Islam- nazrul.islam@hofstra.edu 

The Muslim Chaplain’s Office works closely with the Hofstra Islamic Organization, Muslim Students Association (MSA), and Hofstra faculty and staff to organize weekly Jumuah prayers, Quranic studies, and celebrations of Islamic holy days such as Eid-al-Fitr and Eid-al-Adha. The Muslim community also commemorates other Islamic events, such as the fasting month of Ramadan, Al-Isra and Al Miraj, and the Islamic New Year of Hijra. Following Islamic traditions, the Muslim Chaplain’s Office encourages interfaith dialogue and interaction through social and cultural events for better understanding among students and staff members. The Muslim Chaplain’s Office provides informal counseling to students and staff and supports local and national social service organizations in the spirit of Islamic values and the prophetic tradition of charity and compassion. 

Protestant Community 

Protestant Chaplain: Rev. Joyce P. Brandon Dugger - joyce.p.brandon-dugger1@hofstra.edu 

The Protestant Community at Hofstra is a fellowship of students, faculty, and staff who come together to develop relationships and grow in their spiritual journey as Christian disciples. The Protestant Chaplain's Office has weekly fellowship meetings on Wednesday, worship services on Sunday evenings, and Bible study on Friday evenings. In addition, throughout the semester, the office offers pastoral counseling, workshops, and biblical life coaching and organizes community service projects. Programs are open to the entire Hofstra community.  

Contact: Interfaith Center
Room 213 Mack Student Center, North Campus

Hofstra.edu/interfaith
DeanofStudents@hofstra.edu