Belonging and Social Class at a Religious University: Can Discussions of Religion and Purpose Close the Gap?
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| Title: | Belonging and Social Class at a Religious University: Can Discussions of Religion and Purpose Close the Gap? |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Nick Andre (ORCID |
| 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. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1502418 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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