This article contains resources that are in place for individuals who belong to a certain faith or religion.
University specific guidance
The University has a variety of certain faith and religion resources available.
The University of Portsmouth Religion and Belief Policy offers students guidance on everything from ‘Dress Code’, to ‘Religious Observance’, to ‘Extended leave for religious festivals’. There is also information on Religious Fasting During Examination.
Higher Education Specific Resources
There are also a number of Higher Education specific resources:
- Religion and belief in HE: researching the experiences of staff and students
- Faith Guides for Higher Education:A Guide to Buddhism
- Faith Guides for Higher Education: A Guide to Christianity
- Faith Guides for Higher Education: A Guide to Hinduism
- Faith Guides for Higher Education: A Guide to Islam
- Religious Literacy Leadership in HE - This includes guides on: Case Studies, Students' Union and Societies, the law, Registry, Admissions and Timetabling, Teaching and Research, Student Services, Events, Catering and Accommodation.
General resource
The University of Portsmouth has teamed up with Diversiton to give access to a pool of up-to-date information, and guidance (including downloadable ebook material) on religion and faith.
E-books include 5-minute guides on:
- Bahai
- Buddhism
- Christianity
- Confucianism
- Hinduism
- Humanism
- Islam
- Jianism
- Judaism
- Paganism
- Rastafarianism
- Scientology
- Shinto
- Sikhism
- Taoism
- Zoroastrianism
- 18 more Religions and Beliefs
The Chaplaincy at the University of Portsmouth
The Chaplaincy provides a space to relax and meet people. You can pop in at anytime to have tea and coffee and a chat. We provide a quiet space for socialising, relaxing, reflection, thought, stillness and prayer. This service is open to all staff and students of all faiths and none.
For more details about the Chaplaincy, please contact us.