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Religious Student Organizations
Student organizations with worldwide religious interests or connections:
Selected from the Student Organizations at the University of Maryland -- Religion list on the Inform Web site.
A list of meetings, worship, and fellowship schedules for these organizations can be found at Announcements.
- Agape Campus Ministry
- Mission: To participate in Bible study, cutting edge worship, lifestyle evangelism, small group discipleship, and fellowship.
- Association of Islamic Charitable Projects
- Atheist Students Association
- Baha'i Club
- Mission: To promote the oneness of humanity, to foster an environment of fellowship beyond tolerance, and to build bridges across boundaries that have been the cause of separation for far too long.
- Baptist Student Ministry
- Baptist Student Union
- Mission: To provide baptist fellowship.
- Black Ministries Program Chapel Fellowship
- Campus Crusade for Christ
- Mission: To help Christian students grow in their relationship with Christ and train them to have a ministry with others.
- CARP (Coll. Assocation for the Research of Principles)
- Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship
- Mission: To promote the spiritual life of students at UMCP by providing opportunities for worship, fellowship, discipleship, witness, and prayer while allowing freedom for the Charismatic expression of the Christian faith.
- Chosen Generation Ministry
- Christian Faculty and Staff Group at the University of Maryland
- Crossroads Cafe
- Mission: To enjoy coffee and live acoustic music as we study the Bible in a casual atmosphere that challenges and stimulates spiritual growth.
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- GMC Fellowship (Global Mission Church)
- Hillel Student Board
- Mission: A Jewish student organization involved in religious, social, educational and cultural activities.
- International Christian Friends
- Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
- Mission: An interdenominational, student-run organization emphasizing discipleship, evangelism, and missions. Activities include group meetings, small group Bible studies, and one-to-one discipleship relationships.
- Jewish Student Union
- Korean Campus Crusade for Christ
- Mission: To expose Korean-American students to the Gospel, and to provide training for discipleship.
- Korean Campus Ministry
- Latter Day Saints Student Association
- Lighthouse Christian Fellowship
- Mission: To minister to UMCP students by providing mid-week Bible teaching, fellowship, and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Lutheran Student Union
- Mission: To understand issues from a Christian perspective, engage in community service, and to build friendship.
- Maryland Christian Fellowship
- Mission: To meet the needs of UMCP students through relationships in small groups that challenge growth mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
- Muslim Students Association
- Mission: To help Muslim students carry out Islamic activities, sponsor social, civic, and charity events, and to strengthen relations and understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims.
- Muslim Women of Maryland
- Mission: To educate others about Muslim women by eliminating stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding Muslim Women and to foster awareness of Islamic culture.
- New Generation Campus Ministry
- Orthodox Christian Fellowship
- Mission: To promote fellowship among the Orthodox Christians of UMCP.
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Pagan Student Union
- Mission: To socialize and discuss various spiritual and religious concepts. We offer a safe space for people of all backgrounds to share and learn about other cultures’ religions.
- Science of Spirituality at College Park
- Mission: A non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to peace, spirituality and service to humanity. We are guided by Saint Rajinder and Singh Ji Maharaj.
- Students Enlightenment Society
- Tzu-Chi Youth Group - College Park Chapter
- Mission: To spread the wisdom and ideas of Buddhism by practicing
community service work.
- UM Navigator Student Fellowship
- Mission: To help students develop Christian character and leadership by personalized, individual training in biblical principles.
- Unitarian Universalists Student Group
- Mission: To create an open, nurturing community which encourages us to explore our values, both intellectually and spiritually; inspires us to live our Unitarian Universalist principles within our congregation, community, nation, and the world; and beckons others to join us on this journey.
- University Bible Fellowship
- Mission: To enhance the quality of Christian life through Bible study.
- Wesley Foundation
- Mission: To emphasize discipleship, service, and worship through Christian fellowship. Activities include weekly suppers/meetings, service trips, retreats, discipleship groups, Bible studies, and community outreach.
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