How a Wiccan chaplain helps U of A students with their mental health

In otherwise secular institutions, like universities, religious clergy people often act as a support mechanism for those who frequent the institution.The University of Alberta has Muslim, Jewish and Christian chaplains — and it’s one of three universities in Canada that has a Wiccan chaplain.Sam Wagar is the university’s Wiccan chaplain. Also known as neo-Pagan witchcraft, Wicca is a fairly new religion which started in the 1950s.Wicca takes from various pre-Christian religions of Europe, along with ecological awareness and a dash of feminism.Wagar started as the Wiccan chaplain at the U of A in 2014, working with both students and staff who are seeking his help. “Quite often, what students need is somebody to just listen, to help them through these different things,” Wagar told CBC’s Radio Active Monday.”I’m pretty good at listening.”

 

Source: How a Wiccan chaplain helps U of A students with their mental health – Edmonton – CBC News

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