Student Religious Organizations
Student-led religious groups, offering friendship, support, study and prayer, are open to all. There is a group for everyone whether Protestant or Catholic, liberal or conservative, new to the faith or a lifelong believer. Groups meet during the academic year.
Alternative Break Trips
Faith-based alternative break trips give students an opportunity to put faith into action. The service trips are usually offered during the October recess, between terms in December or January and the February winter break. For more information see Alternative Break Trips.
Barnabas Society
Barnabas Society is an informal fellowship for Religious Studies majors and minors, members Theta Alpha Kappa (Religious Studies honorary society), those considering faith-based vocations and their friends. The group meets periodically. Contact the Chaplain for more information.
Catholic Students Organization (CSO):
CSO offers periodic retreats, reflection days, on-campus Mass, apostolic projects and social activities. All activities have a Catholic-based focus and theology but are open to all students. CSO meets on Thursday nights at 8 pm; location to be announced.
Christian Meditation
Christian meditation, also called contemplative prayer, is an opportunity to enjoy God's presence in quiet reflection. This style of prayer will be taught and practiced at 4 pm on Wednesdays in the Chapel.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA):
Fellowship of Christian Athletes is open to all those interested in fellowship and fun. Meetings include a time of sharing and prayer, a game and then short devotional. FCA meets on Monday nights at 8 pm in the Hogan Room 123.
“I felt like I was fulfilling a God given responsibility by being there, and there is no greater honor than fulfilling the responsibility put on you by God.”- Daniel Robey, on volunteering at a soup kitchen
New Life:
Students with a variety of spiritual backgrounds gather to explore God's love, truth, and Word by means of worship, prayer, skits and a message. New Life is dedicated to helping students grow in their walk with Christ, fellowshipping with other believers and exploring Christianity. New Life meets on Wednesday nights in Jones Auditorium.
Student-led Bible studies and prayer groups meet weekly throughout the year.
- Friday's Women: Bible study and fellowship for women on Fridays at 6 pm in the Red Room, lower level of the Chapel.
- Men's Bible Study: Meets in the morning twice a week. Contact Brandt Ayoub for details.
- Morning Prayer meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 am and Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 am for intercessory prayer in the Chapel sanctuary.
- M.N. Bible Study: Bible study, prayer and singing on Tuesdays nights at 9 pm in the lobby of the lower level of the Chapel.
- Naked Time, a women's book discussion group, meets on Monday nights at 9 pm in Red Room, Chapel.
- Women's Bible Study meets on Tuesday nights at 8:30 pm in the Red Room, Chapel.
