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Spiritual and Religious Life

UofSC is committed to supporting all students in their personal development, including a diversity of identities related to faith, spirituality, and religion. Religious and spiritual life at UofSC comes in a variety of options — from Religious Affiliates supporting students' spiritual needs, to religious centers near campus, to faith-based student organizations. 

 Find a Faith-Based or Spiritual Organization

If you don't see a group you would like to join, consider starting your own organization, or contact us for help finding a religious organization in the broader community that could meet your needs.

 

Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Spaces on or near campus:

  •    Close Hipp Prayer Space, Close Hipp Building 1705 College St located on the 4th floor in front of the International Student Services Office Suite 470, open Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.
  •     300 Main Street Prayer Space, Room B104, open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  •     Russell House University Union Room 315, open Monday-Friday 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  •     Hamilton College 1512 Pendleton St room 116, open Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.
  •     Carolina Faith Center (off-campus) 728 Pickens St, open Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.

Connect with the Religious Affairs Committee:

The Religious Affairs Committee oversees the religious life programs on campus and makes such recommendations to the President as may be appropriate. Contact Janie Kerzan to learn more about committee efforts and to share relevant information about religious life with the committee.

Meet the campus registered religious affiliates:

The registered religious affiliates support the university community and serve student organizations by offering spiritual guidance and assistance to students, as outlined in STAF 1.01. Please feel free to contact the registered religious affiliates directly, or reach out to the Department of Student Life to be connected to an affiliate.  

Contact: Jamie Rogers

Contact: Perrie Keeve

Contact: Vaughn Volious

 Contact: Patrick Hundl

 Contact: Randy Gore, Minister

Contact: Christi Farley

 Contact: Fr. Paul Sterne

Contact: David Henderson

Contact: Cheryl Nail

Contact: Lizzie Keegan

Contact: Rev. Jesse Canniff-Khun

Contact: Rev. Tom Wall

Contact: Rev. Fr. Michael A. Platanis

Contact: Richard Bolen

Contact: Rev. Sammy Rhodes

Contact: Jim Whitten

Contact: Fr. Rhett Williams

Contact: Rev. Kevin Huston

Contact: Rev. John Cook

Religious centers for students near campus:

  • Baptist Collegiate Ministry, 819 Main St.
  • St. Thomas More Catholic Center, 1610 Greene St.
  • C.S. Lewis Center, 1730 College St.
  • UKirk Center, 1702 Greene St.
  • Campus Ministry Center, 728 Pickens St.

Apply for faith-based service funding:

Dobson Volunteer Service Program: Students, faculty, staff and affiliates can receive partial funding for service that encourage spiritual development while helping those in need. For more information visit: Dobson Volunteer Service Program - Leadership and Service Center

Additional resources:

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