Complexities, complications, and change for non‐Christian students

Abstract

Building on the previous chapters in the volume, this concluding chapter provides a practical overview of theories relating to religious diversity and organizational change to outline recommended actions for practitioners across higher education functional areas who want to create a more equitable landscape for non‐Christian college students.PRACTICAL TAKEAWAYS Individuals across university communities and stakeholder groups can have an influence on changing the campus climate for non‐Christian students through advocacy and action within their institutions. Current theories provide insights and guidance on how and where individuals can influence change within their institutions, including pushing for reviews of standing policies relating to religious accommodations and advocating for religious literacy training for staff and faculty. The issues surrounding the campus climate for non‐Christian students are systemic: making strides towards a more equitable future will take deliberate and long‐term efforts across institutions and stakeholder groups, but can start with coalition building across staff, faculty, and students to focus on those efforts.