Religious Council

All the religious affiliated student groups come together at the council to exchange ideas and information and to have a dialogue about religious and social issues. It doesn’t matter what your group believes, the council works together for service, interfaith engagement, and to help each other plan and execute events. Together, the council works as a whole for the Religious Life Fair, student tabling events, volunteer projects and collaboration events. That’s the spirit of the Religious Council.

The council is made up of representatives from each religious group on campus, three student executives, and is moderated by the chaplains. The council is also responsible for distributing Student Government Association funds to each group and making sure each group abides by the guidelines for conducting ministry.

Guidelines for Religious Organizations and Interactions on Campus

Students may share their religious commitments and invite others to attend meetings of a religious nature. If the hearer indicates a desire to leave the conversation, or to refuse an invitation, then such desire should be honored immediately without question or comment.
Students invited to attend any meeting hosted by a religious group or having a religious theme must be told the identity and given an accurate description of the group hosting the event.
If a religious meeting is taking place off-campus and a student does not have transportation back to campus, those hosting the meeting should assist the students in returning to campus without questions or judgement.
Random or unsolicited visits to student rooms and residence halls are not permitted.
Solicitation or posting of unauthorized religious statements are not permitted.
All literature of a religious nature distributed on campus must be approved by the Office of Spiritual Life. Recognized members of The Religious Council and those approved from the Office of Spiritual Life may advertise on campus for any gatherings having a religious theme.

Religious Engagement

We have a wide range of religious and spiritual backgrounds and beliefs at Furman. We work to find ways to increase understanding and cooperation among our student groups, and support any students who are looking for ways to engage religious and spiritual practices. We’re here to encourage respectful dialogue, active listening and meaningful resolution.

Any questions about religious engagement and tolerance at Furman, Contact the Chaplains.