At Chevening, we understand that spirituality threads through all aspects of our lives. We believe that we all have the capacity for spiritual growth through: self-awareness, empathy towards others, use of our imagination and creativity and our ability as humans to reflect on our daily lives.

We base our understanding of spirituality on the definition provided by Brenne Brown:

“Spirituality is recognising and celebrating that we are all inextricably linked to each other by a power greater than all of us, and that our connection to that power and to one another is grounded in love and compassion. Practicing spirituality brings a sense of perspective, meaning, and purpose to our lives.”

Throughout their time at Chevening, children and adults will have the opportunity for both individual and shared spiritual experiences, which will challenge and expand their understanding of the world around them. They will be encouraged to be reflective of beliefs and perspectives on life, exploring what this might mean to them both personally and for others. Learning how the way that they respond to these experiences, shapes their lives and helps them to develop knowledge of, and respect for, different people’s faith, feelings and values.