A. Background

The University Mission Statement has as one of its aims "to inculcate in all a respect for the traditions of higher education and a commitment to the values of truth, toleration and justice." This paper seeks to address the following aims:

• The acknowledgement of diversity in matters of faith and spirituality among members of the University; .
• The toleration of religious practice and belief on campus;
• The encouragement of good practice among Chaplains and Religious Advisers;
• The rejection of intolerance and extremism;
• Compliance with the December 2003 legislation which makes it illegal to discriminate on grounds of religion or belief