{"id":59,"date":"2024-11-04T14:58:52","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T19:58:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/chapel\/?page_id=59"},"modified":"2025-05-15T16:12:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T20:12:49","slug":"spiritual-religious-groups","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/chapel\/students\/spiritual-religious-groups\/","title":{"rendered":"Religious &#038; Spiritual Student Organizations"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>Seeking a religious group or spiritual community on campus? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>BU has many <a href=\"https:\/\/terriercentral.bu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">official student groups<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/chapel\/students\/spiritual-support-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">chaplaincies<\/a> with diverse religious and spiritual expressions including Buddhism, Christianity (Catholic &amp; Protestant), Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Jainism. These groups, listed below, range in beliefs from very progressive to more conservative. Need help finding the right group? Ask us!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSegJg-vznnXIXrKNyVr3VX8aHn0Doma7Mn_2-ilD5lwTJ9_3w\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Register for Religious Life<\/a> <a class=\"button-secondary\" href=\"mailto:chapel@bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Email Religious Life<\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-59 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-responsive_gallery'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='\/chapel\/files\/2025\/03\/RelLife-Fair-Chabad-Medium.jpeg'><img width=\"550\" height=\"427\" src=\"\/chapel\/files\/2025\/03\/RelLife-Fair-Chabad-Medium-550x427.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-responsive_gallery size-responsive_gallery\" alt=\"members of Chabad pose behind their table at the Religious Life Fair\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='\/chapel\/files\/2025\/03\/RelLife-Fair-ZEN-posed-Medium.jpeg'><img width=\"550\" height=\"427\" src=\"\/chapel\/files\/2025\/03\/RelLife-Fair-ZEN-posed-Medium-550x427.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-responsive_gallery size-responsive_gallery\" alt=\"Members of BU Zen pose with their sign\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='\/chapel\/files\/2025\/04\/24-1535-RELIGFAIR-059.jpg'><img width=\"550\" height=\"550\" src=\"\/chapel\/files\/2025\/04\/24-1535-RELIGFAIR-059-550x550.jpg\" class=\"attachment-responsive_gallery size-responsive_gallery\" alt=\"a group of Hillel students converse at the Religious Life Fair\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/chapel\/files\/2025\/04\/24-1535-RELIGFAIR-059-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/chapel\/files\/2025\/04\/24-1535-RELIGFAIR-059-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/chapel\/files\/2025\/04\/24-1535-RELIGFAIR-059-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/chapel\/files\/2025\/04\/24-1535-RELIGFAIR-059-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/chapel\/files\/2025\/04\/24-1535-RELIGFAIR-059-710x710.jpg 710w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='\/chapel\/files\/2025\/03\/RelLife-Fair-ISBU-1-Medium.jpeg'><img width=\"550\" height=\"427\" src=\"\/chapel\/files\/2025\/03\/RelLife-Fair-ISBU-1-Medium-550x427.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-responsive_gallery size-responsive_gallery\" alt=\"A member of ISBU speaks with another student and shows photos of previous events on a posterboard\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='\/chapel\/files\/2025\/04\/24-1535-RELIGFAIR-076.jpg'><img width=\"550\" height=\"550\" src=\"\/chapel\/files\/2025\/04\/24-1535-RELIGFAIR-076-550x550.jpg\" class=\"attachment-responsive_gallery size-responsive_gallery\" alt=\"a student converses with Lynn Breitenbach at the Religious Life Fair\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/chapel\/files\/2025\/04\/24-1535-RELIGFAIR-076-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/chapel\/files\/2025\/04\/24-1535-RELIGFAIR-076-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/chapel\/files\/2025\/04\/24-1535-RELIGFAIR-076-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/chapel\/files\/2025\/04\/24-1535-RELIGFAIR-076-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/chapel\/files\/2025\/04\/24-1535-RELIGFAIR-076-710x710.jpg 710w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='\/chapel\/files\/2025\/04\/24-1535-RELIGFAIR-152.jpg'><img width=\"550\" height=\"550\" src=\"\/chapel\/files\/2025\/04\/24-1535-RELIGFAIR-152-550x550.jpg\" class=\"attachment-responsive_gallery size-responsive_gallery\" alt=\"three students write on the giant chalkboard at the Religious life fair answering the question &quot;What are you proud of?&quot;\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/chapel\/files\/2025\/04\/24-1535-RELIGFAIR-152-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/chapel\/files\/2025\/04\/24-1535-RELIGFAIR-152-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/chapel\/files\/2025\/04\/24-1535-RELIGFAIR-152-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/chapel\/files\/2025\/04\/24-1535-RELIGFAIR-152-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/chapel\/files\/2025\/04\/24-1535-RELIGFAIR-152-710x710.jpg 710w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>Religious &amp; Spiritual Student Organizations<\/h2>\n<p><span>All student groups listed here are registered with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/chapel\/about\/\">Religious Life<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentactivities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Activities Office<\/a>. <strong>If a group is not on this list, they are not an approved BU student group, even if they are meeting on BU\u2019s campus.<\/strong> All religious life groups are open to all students at the university. In compliance with Title IX of the U.S. Higher Education Amendments of 1972, \u201cThere shall be no restrictions on membership based on race, religion, nationality, gender, handicap, political conviction, or sexual orientation.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>We strongly recommend that students seek religious and spiritual community through approved BU student groups.<\/strong> High pressure religious organizations (cults) do approach students on and near the BU campus. They also contact students directly through social media, including Instagram Direct Message. These interactions may seem harmless at first, but often involve high-pressure and manipulative recruitment tactics which over time can affect a person&#8217;s emotional, psychological, and physical well being. <\/span><span>For more information visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/chapel\/community\/students\/spiritual-support-resources\/\">Spiritual Support &amp; Resources Page<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\" bu-callout aligncenter\"><\/p>\n<p>Religious &amp; Spiritual Student Organizations may use the link below to request a recurring or one-time event <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/chapel\/events\/spaces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">inside the Chapel building<\/a> or on Marsh Plaza.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/DHaSBQkaVJqvQxoa6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reservation Form<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<h2>Campus Ministers<\/h2>\n<p>A Campus Minister is called by a student group to serve members of their community and is not compensated by BU. All Campus Ministers listed here have gone through an approval process and been background checked by Boston University, Religious Life.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a religious leader called by a student group who is seeking recognition as a BU campus minister, please email the Director of Marsh Chapel &amp; Religious Life at <a href=\"mailto:hrf@bu.edu\">hrf@bu.edu<\/a> to begin the approval process.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Above the Haze (ATH)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Above The Haze is a Boston University Christian student organization focused on growth, community, service, and leadership development. We are part of Chi Alpha Campus Ministry, an international student movement.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/bu.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/above-the-haze-a-chi-alpha-campus-ministry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terrier Central Profile<\/a> <a class=\"button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ath-bu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Asian American Christan Fellowship (AACF)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>BUAACF is a community that invites every Asian and Asian American student to encounter Jesus, be transformed by his love and be sent to witness. Asian American Christian Fellowship is a Christian Fellowship on the BU Campus under Intervarsity USA.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/terriercentral.bu.edu\/organization\/asian-american-christian-fellowship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terrier Central Profile<\/a> <a class=\"button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/bostonuaacf.wixsite.com\/aacf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Asian Baptist Student Koinonia (ABSK)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Asian Baptist Student Koinonia is a Christian fellowship at Boston University that strives to practice exactly that: Christ-centered fellowship best described in the Bible by the Greek word, koinonia. This means you don&#8217;t have to be Asian or Baptist to join; anyone and everyone is welcome!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/terriercentral.bu.edu\/organization\/asian-baptist-student-koinonia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terrier Central Profile<\/a> <a class=\"button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bu.absk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Catholic Student Association (CSA)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>The Catholic Student Association at Boston University is for Catholic students or those interested in the faith.The CSA is a strong community of people looking to grow closer to God while forming genuine friendships and building community. Students can strengthen their faith through the sacraments, service, social events and other various programs offered by the CSA.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/terriercentral.bu.edu\/organization\/catholic-student-association\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terrier Central Profile<\/a> <a class=\"button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bucatholic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Chabad Jewish Student Organization<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>The Chabad Jewish Student Organization provides opportunities, both individual and collective, for the Boston University Student Community to experience the unique approach it has to Jewish living, knowledge, and practice. Our goal is to create a space where all students can feel at home. Regardless of your affiliation or observance, at Chabad you will find a non-judgmental atmosphere, where being Jewish is fun.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/terriercentral.bu.edu\/organization\/chabad-jewish-student-organization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terrier Central Profile<\/a> <a class=\"button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chabadwest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Christians on Campus<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Boston University Christians on Campus (est. 2006) welcomes all BU students and seeks to find God in His Word and develop a closer, sweeter relationship with Jesus. We meet regularly both on- and off-campus in Bible studies, club meetings, outings, and other events.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/terriercentral.bu.edu\/organization\/christians-on-campus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terrier Central Profile<\/a> <a class=\"button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nechristiansoncampus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Cru<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Cru at BU is a local chapter of the national movement of Cru. We are a community for students from all backgrounds who desire to grow and experience the love of Jesus together. We meet weekly in large groups with other students around Fenway and in small discipleship groups (G3&#8217;s) throughout the week. We also offer a number of opportunities throughout the year to connect with each other and share Christ.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/terriercentral.bu.edu\/organization\/cru\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terrier Central Profile<\/a> <a class=\"button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruboston.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Hillel Students Organization<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>BU Hillel&#8217;s mission is to inspire, educate, an empower Boston University&#8217;s students to lead meaningful, joyous Jewish lives. Students work hard to build connections and strengthen relationships with other campus communities. They have made Hillel an integral part of BU&#8217;s social, cultural, educational, political, and religious life.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/terriercentral.bu.edu\/organization\/hillel-students-organization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terrier Central Profile<\/a> <a class=\"button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hillel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Hindu Cultural Association (BUHCA)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>The BUCHA aims to promote awareness of the Hindu religion and to foster a greater understanding of Hindu heritage among the Boston University community. We strive to broaden and enrich the experiences of our community by providing a platform through which people can freely practice, discuss, and learn more about Hinduism. We also aim to raise awareness about social, political and religious issues affecting Hindus in the 21st century.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/terriercentral.bu.edu\/organization\/buhca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terrier Central Profile<\/a> <a class=\"button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/buhca.github.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Islamic Society of Boston University (ISBU)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>ISBU strives to aid our members in practicing and becoming educated about their faith, to establish a unifying sense of community and to spread the correct understanding of Islam among students, staff and the greater community, all with the ultimate goal of pleasing Allah (God).<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/terriercentral.bu.edu\/organization\/islamic-society\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terrier Central Profile<\/a> <a class=\"button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/islamicsbu\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Jains in Voice and Action (JIVA)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>JIVA: Jains In Voice and Action is Boston University&#8217;s Jain student initiative. JIVA&#8217;s goals are to increase awareness of the Jain way of life in the university community, promote Jain ideals among the student body, and foster friendships among Jain students. JIVA organizes many educational and interactive activities for its members including guest speakers at BU, temple trips, Jain discussions, celebration of Jain festivals, and frequent social events.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/terriercentral.bu.edu\/organization\/jains-in-voice-and-action\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terrier Central Profile<\/a> <a class=\"button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bu.jiva\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Navigators Christian Fellowship<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>The Navigators Christian Fellowship at Boston University is a community of students and friends who want to know God and Jesus Christ, and who want to love and encourage each other while walking through life together in Boston. There are no prerequisites or specific affiliations required to participate in Navigators activities. We encourage you to come just as you are to enjoy friendship and community with us as we seek to understand who God is and why it matters.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/terriercentral.bu.edu\/organization\/navigators-christian-fellowship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terrier Central Profile<\/a> <a class=\"button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bunavs.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Reformed University Fellowship (RUF)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Reformed University Fellowship is a ministry of the Presbyterian Church in America. We are reformed in that we hold to the historic convictions of Protestant Christianity. We are for the university in that we are a ministry to students on campus, no matter what their background. We are a fellowship in that we gather students together in various settings to love God, each other, and the world.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/terriercentral.bu.edu\/organization\/reformed-university-fellowship-at-boston-universit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terrier Central Profile<\/a> <a class=\"button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rufbu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Sikh Association at Boston University (SABU)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>SABU has a mission to encourage an on-campus community that spreads awareness of the Sikh religion and inspires others to engage in community service. By bringing together Sikhs at Boston University, we can participate in community service events together, attend temple services near Boston, and discuss the prevalence of our beliefs and values in helping us cope with today\u2019s issues.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/terriercentral.bu.edu\/organization\/sikh-association\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terrier Central Profile<\/a> <a class=\"button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sikhassociationbu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Sojourn Collegiate Ministry<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Sojourn Collegiate Ministry is a simple, conversational, Christian community learning to ask good questions, pursue faith, and live life more justly. Sojourn creates safe spaces to explore and experience faith in Jesus. We are a community who loves to have fun and gets excited to meet new people. Everyone is welcome, no matter race, sexuality, gender, religious beliefs, career aspirations, political affiliations, or anything else.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/terriercentral.bu.edu\/organization\/sojourn-collegiate-ministry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terrier Central Profile<\/a> <a class=\"button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/sojourncollegiate.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">SOON Movement<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>SOON Movement is an interdenominational ministry committed to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to help fulfill the Great Commission in our generation by winning, building, and sending in the power of the Holy Spirit. We hope to build the body of Christ through prayer, evangelism, and discipleship. It is our desire that we would be used by God to help reach students and faculty with the Gospel so that every person on campus will know someone who truly follows Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/terriercentral.bu.edu\/organization\/soonmvmntbu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terrier Central Profile<\/a> <a class=\"button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/smglobal.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Youth Empowered Ministry Boston University (YEM)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>A non-denominational Christian youth and young adults ministry striving to empower young people to live for and serve God in their local communities through national telephone conferences, Bible studies, and various national empowerment events.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/terriercentral.bu.edu\/organization\/yeministrybu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terrier Central Profile<\/a> <a class=\"button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/youthempowermentministry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BU Zen Community<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>BU Zen Community practices meditation from the Zen Buddhist tradition. Meditation helps develop concentration, wisdom, and peace of mind. Even if you know nothing about meditation, you are welcome to join BU Zen. Weekly meetings consist of a mind-body exercise, a relaxation practice, 15 minutes of sitting meditation, and a short talk about Buddhist philosophy and practice.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/terriercentral.bu.edu\/organization\/zen-community\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terrier Central Profile<\/a> <a class=\"button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/buzencommunity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\" bu-callout aligncenter\"><\/p>\n<h3>Are you a student who would like to start a Religious Life Student Organization?<\/h3>\n<p>Student groups seeking recognition as official Religious Life Student Organizations should <a href=\"mailto:chapel@bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contact the Marsh Chapel &amp; Religious Life Office<\/a> to initiate the process. \u00a0Please note that student groups must first apply for student group status through the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentactivities\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Activities Office<\/a>. <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seeking a religious group or spiritual community on campus? 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