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Title: Belonging and Social Class at a Religious University: Can Discussions of Religion and Purpose Close the Gap?
Language: English
Authors: Nick Andre (ORCID 0000-0002-0998-3440), Meghan Fletcher (ORCID 0009-0006-7162-4277), Hudson Graber (ORCID 0009-0002-0859-4221), Kevin D. Dougherty (ORCID 0000-0002-4925-3311), Michael Ryan (ORCID 0000-0002-1040-1217), Perry L. Glanzer (ORCID 0000-0002-3649-2516), Sarah A. Schnitker (ORCID 0000-0002-2403-9765)
Source: Religious Education. 2025 120(2):190-204.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Sense of Belonging, Social Class, Religious Colleges, Religion, Low Income Students, Barriers, School Culture, College Faculty, Teacher Influence, Peer Influence, Culturally Relevant Education, College Seniors, Discussion
DOI: 10.1080/00344087.2025.2472529
ISSN: 0034-4087
1547-3201
Abstract: Sense of belonging is important in higher education. Unfortunately, sense of belonging is not evenly experienced by all college students. Using a theoretical framework based on the Culturally Engaging Campus Environment model, we examine the influence of social class and discussions of religion/spirituality (in class, with faculty, and with peers) on students' sense of belonging at a religious university in the U.S. South. Regression analyses in a survey of seniors reveal that lower- and working-class students feel less belonging at the university, but occasional discussions with faculty on the meaning and the purpose of life enhance belonging for these students.
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