Student Groups

Baptist Collegiate Ministry: We worship together at local churches, go on mountain retreats, and attend events together on campus. Want to know what’s coming up next?

Campus Minister: Jesse Haack

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Cooperative Student Fellowship: The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship is a Christian network of individuals and churches working together to spread the hope of Christ. Our diverse community includes partners all over the globe, and our fellowship supports a wide range of missions and ministries that give people meaningful opportunities to put their faith into action.

Campus Minister: Tom Legrand

Sangha: Sangha is Furman’s Buddhist Students Association. We are here so that Buddhists of all sects can come together as a community to build new friendships and spark up conversations on Buddhist ideas and philosophies. We also hope to spread awareness of Buddhism across campus and to teach others what Buddhism is like and what we believe.

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Catholic Campus Ministry: We meet every Sunday evening, during the academic year, for Mass at 8:00 pm in the Daniel Chapel sanctuary and once during the week for dinner and a discussion about topics related to Catholicism. You can also find us volunteering in the community. Want to learn more about us?

Weekly meetings are on Wednesdays at 7:45 pm in the Chapel Garden Room (lower level)

Campus Minister: Fr. Jonathan Duncan

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Canterbury: Our group is by students and for students. Once a week our peer ministers plan a dinner and fun events like DIY Advent wreaths or Saintly Trivia. They’re also available during the week to chat. Ready to have some EpsicoPaladin fun?

Weekly meeting are on Mondays at 7:45 pm in the Chapel Student Lounge (lower level)

Campus Minister: Mother Kellan Day and Rev. Hope Anderson

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Association of Hindu Students at Furman: We strive to develop a deeper understanding of our faith and the faiths of others. You can find us helping out at events in the community to educate about Hinduism. Want to know more?

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Furman Interfaith: Want to get involved with other students interested in promoting religious tolerance and understanding? This movement goes beyond Furman’s borders. Check it out:

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Exploration of Vocation and Ministry: Want to explore how your values and beliefs impact your vocation alongside a committed cohort of students and your chaplains?

Advisors: Vaughn CroweTipton and Alexis Carter Thomas

Learn more here.

Sexuality and Faith Exploration (SAFE): Previously known as “Religious Rainbow,” SAFE is focused on discussing and exploring connections between the LGBTQIA+ community and religious communities. We welcome all people, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or religious background. We are focused on building a community of students interested in exploring personal relationships both with their own identity and with religion.

Weekly meetings are held every Monday in Furman Hall 108 from 6-7 pm

Advisors: Lauren Pollino and Sarah Cochran

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Jewish Student Association (Hillel chapter): The Jewish Student Association of Furman is designed to provide all Jews and anyone curious with Judaism with the proper community and tools to flourish in upstate South Carolina. We have connections with all three of the local synagogues and many more. Along with our campus advisor, we do our best to ensure proper treatment and acknowledgment of our diverse Jewish community at Furman University.

Advisor: Dr. Jason Hansen

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Latter-Day Saints Student Association: If you are a member of or have an interest in learning more about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, more commonly known as the Mormon Church, join us!

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Lutheran Student Association: We meet once a week for good food, fellowship, and bible study. Sounds like your idea of a good time?

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Wesley Fellowship: We strive to put our faith into action through weekly meetings, guest speakers, great music, Bible study, missions, retreats, and fun group outings. Want to learn more?

Weekly meetings are held in the Garden Room (lower level of the Chapel) on Tuesday nights at 8:00 pm. A small group for Freshmen is held on Thursday nights in the Chapel Student Lounge (lower level of the Chapel) on Thursday nights at 5:30 pm.

Campus Minister: Rev. Edward McCutcheon

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Muslim Student Association: We provide a platform for you to explore and practice your faith with other Muslims on campus.

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Delight Ministries: We are a college women’s community that grows together, serves together, learns together and does life together while chasing the heart of God.

Weekly meetings are held on Wednesday nights at 8:00 pm in Furman Hall 117.

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Fellowship of Christian Athletes: Not only do we meet weekly to talk about our faith, we also cheer each other on at games, go on mountain retreats, and plan other fun activities.

Weekly meetings are held on Tuesday nights in Burgiss Theater (top level of Trone Student Center) at 8:28 pm.

Campus Ministers: Josiah Howard and Amarilis Harper

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Gospel Ensemble (FUGE): You can find us singing gospel music in the African American tradition on campus, at local churches, and throughout the community.

Weekly rehearsals are on Thursdays at 7:00 pm in the Daniel Music Building room 003

FUGE Advisor: Larry McCullough

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Mere Christianity Forum: We are an organization dedicated to the thoughtful exploration of Christian faith through conversation and community. Different ways that we do this include on-campus forums and CLPs with Furman faculty and community leaders as well as several small groups, which we call Followship. You can connect with us off-campus at the Vista House, which is open for all students as a place of retreat and rest. We also host weekly Sunday night meals that are for anyone who would like to join us for fellowship and a home-cooked meal.

Campus Minister: Rev. Rimes McElveen

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Secular Student Alliance: Whether you consider yourself atheist, agnostic, secular humanist, questioning, or anything in between, we provide a place for non-believers to discuss, debate, and share their thoughts with one another in a safe space.

Advisor: Vacant

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Orthodox Christian Fellowship: Want to get together with some great people to discuss and learn about the Orthodox faith?

Weekly meetings are held on Tuesdays at 6:15 in the employee dining area of the Dining Hall

Campus Minister: Fr. Alexander Earl

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International Justice Mission: We work on social justice issues to help victims of slavery, sexual exploitation, and other forms of violent oppression.

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Presbyterian Church USA (UKIRK): We invite everyone to check out one of our weekly evening meetings and to eat with us at our weekly lunch in the Dining Hall. Want to know more?

Weekly meetings are on Wednesdays at 8:00 pm in the Chapel Conference Room (lower level)

Campus Minister: Rev. Al Masters

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Reformed University Fellowship: Join us for weekly worship, fun events, and a great community that supports you in your Furman studies.

Weekly meetings are on Thursdays at 8:00 pm in Hartness Pavilion

Campus Ministers: Tom Hart and Bennett Brock

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