Deepening our understanding of others through faith exploration is one of the signature programs that sets University School of the Lowcountry apart from other schools. At USL, we learn firsthand about the many different faiths and faith practices of our neighbors. To prepare to be better-informed citizens of the community and the world, University School students visit 2-3 houses of worship each year to explore and talk to adherents of that religion.
Sharing time with people of different faiths allows our students to be curious, ask questions, and gain respect for the beliefs of others, and gives them broader insights into how we share more commonalities than we might think at first glance.
One of the many benefits of these experiences over long periods of time is developing adults who participate constructively in civic life — locally and in the greater world, regard others who are different with compassion, work collaboratively with diverse people, lead meaningful lives, and develop self-reflection skills.
Universities and employers find our students prepared and ready to lead and collaborate with others from across America and the globe. They are attractive potential community, school, and workforce members because they are unlike any other young people they’ve seen in our modern, interconnected, and diverse world! These are more critical and needed skills than ever, and they are rare and cherished/valuable.
