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Student Religious Groups

Contact the Chaplain for current information for student religious organizations. Students may form new groups not listed below.  Chaplain's Office  770 784-8392  or ppace@emory.edu.

Religious Life Student GroupsBaptist Student Union

The Baptist Student Union (BSU) offers   support and programming of Baptist issues as well as contact with local Baptist churches. For information about Baptist campus activities,please contact Cyndi Forman, Baptist Campus Minister.

 

Catholic Student Union

The Catholic Student Union (CSU) offers its members all the services of the Roman Catholic Campus Minister Emory Atlanta Campus and connection with a local parish.  Contact: Catholic Student Center  404 636 7237  or Michael Tigue mtigue@emory.edu.

Hindu Student Council

 The Hindu Student Council (HSC) promotes appreciation and understanding of Hinduism among all students who are interested in Hindu culture and religion.  Meetings are 7 P.M Wednesday night in the Student Center.  Contact Dr. Nitya Jacob , Oxford Assistant Professor of Biology for meeting times.

Jewish Student Union

Jewish Student Union (JSU) promotes Jewish ideals on campus and insures student access to Jewish services. Contact  Dr. William Shapiro, Oxford Professor of Political Science for details about Jewish student life at Oxford.  shapiro@emory.edu   Students have full access to services and programming of Atlanta Hillel on the Emory Atlanta campus.  Contact Michael Rabkin at  404.712.9063

Muslim Student Alliance

The Muslim Student Alliance (MSA) supports Islamic student religious life as well as welcomes all students to learn about Islam through its activities.   Meetings are 5:30 P.M Thursday in the Student Center. Contact Dr. Reza Saadein, Oxford Associate Professor of Chemistry for meeting and prayer times rsaadein@emory.edu or Emory Atlanta Muslim Religious Advisor, Isam Vaid jvaid@emory.edu

Oxford Fellowship

Oxford Fellowship is an interdenominational Christian organization welcoming all students to weekly prayer and praise services as well a Bible study. Meeting time 10 P.M Wednesday in the chapel.

Voices of Praise Gospel Choir

The Voices of Praise Gospel Choir promotes experiences with the African American southern Baptist worship style. Students in this organization gain spiritual growth through Bible studies and singing both traditional and contemporary gospel music at on-campus events and in surrounding churches. Rehearsals are 5:00 Monday evening in the chapel. For more information, contact Rev. Lyn Pace, chaplain.

Wesley Student Group - United Methodist

Group meets weekly to discuss current issues and faith. An annual mission/work trip is planned each year. Contact chaplain, Rev. Judy Shema for meeting dates and times. ppace@emory.edu

Interfaith Council

The group offers support for faith traditions of the diverse student body. Through interfaith dialogue , social and service projects the council exemplifies people of all religions living and working well together. Representatives from all the religious student organizations are on the council.  This group plans the annual Peace Service and is represented at the MLK Celebration and Baccalaureate as well as hosting guest lecturers on religious diversity on campus.  Contact the chaplain for more information.   770 784 8392