On April 11, 2006, Harvard University’s Institute of Politics released a poll showing that seven of 10 college students in the U.S. say religion is somewhat important or very important in their lives. Morality played a strong role in their political views, and they see issues ranging from abortion to disaster relief as having moral implications.

A 2007 survey covering spirituality in U.S. university students tracks the students’ religious beliefs, the change in religious interests over time and how home influences may effect university religious activism.

A survey regarding spiritual interest by students attending universities has increased over the last decade, according to the Interfaith Youth Core administration in 2012.

Read a Jan. 31, 2012 article about universities’ responsibility with addressing religion, and how that relationship would be implemented in curriculums or programs.

Read a March 19, 2012 article about the struggle atheist or secular students have with voicing their opinions at religious universities.

Read an April 2, 2012 USA Today article about the anti-bias policy being implemented in religious organizations at Vanderbilt University, Tenn.

The Rev. Ben Daniel is pastor of Montclair Presbyterian Church in Oakland, Calif. He is the author of Neighbor: Christian Encounters With “Illegal” Immigration.

Read a July 13, 2012 Deseret News article about the court ruling for religious right and to remove any religious discrimination that was occurring in Vanderbilt University extracurricular activities.

Read a Dec. 23, 2012 article about how religion has once again become prominent as a popular topic for discussion on college campuses.