Agnes Scott offers the following student religious organizations. Each organization has a constitution, a faculty or staff adviser and may also have an outside sponsor.
Religious Life Council
The Agnes Scott Religious Life Council oversees all student religious organizations and helps to plan and organize activities on campus. For more information on the council or how to get started with creating a new organization, contact The Rev. Kate Colussy-Estes at kcolussyestes@agnesscott.edu.
Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM)
The BCM is a Christian student organization that is open to students of all faiths although it is geared toward students of the Baptist tradition. The purpose of the BCM is to promote a better understanding of the Christian faith and to provide opportunities for spiritual growth and fellowship both on and off campus. Activities include a weekly Bible study, student-led worship, retreats, volunteer opportunities and mission trips. BCM meets on Tuesdays from 8-9:30 p.m. in Alston 313.
Daughters of Gaia
Daughters of Gaia is a club that explores Earth-centered religions and seeks to promote awareness of the goddess, or feminine side of deity, in its many forms. Daughters of Gaia meets every Friday at 7 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, Terrace Level of Evans.
Fellowship of Christian Students (FCS)
FCS provides discipleship and fellowship for all interested campus Christians, regardless of denomination and national or ethnic background. FCS is a Protestant organization open to the contributions of our Orthodox and Catholic sisters in Christ.
The organization's role on campus is to strive to intentionally create a space where Arab-American, Asian-American, biracial, black, Caribbean-American, First Nations/Native North American, international, Latina, Middle Eastern-American, multi-ethnic, Pacific Islander and white Christians can learn from and celebrate each other’s cultural practices.
FCS offers campus Bible studies, fellowship opportunities and cross-cultural Christian activities. FCS invites involvement from all students, faculty and staff.
Jewish Student Association
JSA exists to serve the needs of the Jewish student body on campus and to link the Agnes Scott Jewish student body to other ethnic and religious groups on campus as well as the greater Jewish community. Jewish students who come to Agnes Scott will find an ever-expanding network of support.
The sponsor of JSA is a local rabbi who serves as a spiritual guide as well as their representative on the chaplaincy advisory team. The network also includes Jewish faculty, administrators and board members, staff in the offices of religious life and multicultural affairs and others on the campus who are committed to helping each student find her special place on campus and in the world.
Muslim Students' Association
The Muslim Students' Association works to build awareness about Islam and Muslims in the Agnes Scott community. The MSA invites all students to join the club and its effort to bring unity and understanding about the religion of Islam, Muslims, and the political situation of many of the Islamic countries. The MSA has a prayer room for all Muslim students in Winship Hall and leads weekly Koranic studies.
New Life Campus Crusade for Christ
New Life is a group of interdenominational Christian students that seeks to provide opportunities for fellowship and personal growth through weekly Bible studies, monthly meetings, prayer and retreats. The goal is to unite Christians within the Agnes Scott community to share the truth and love of Jesus Christ.
Newman Club
The Newman Club is the campus organization for students of the Roman Catholic faith. Its purpose is to support these students, provide religious education and spiritual instruction and also to be a social base. The Newman Club meets weekly for faith sharing, where different topics related to Catholicism or Christian living are discussed.
New Westminster Fellowship
Presbyterian in focus, this group encourages each member of the Agnes Scott student body, regardless of her age, race, sexuality, religion, denomination or philosophical persuasion, to join and participate as the group provides outlets and resources for the development and practice of an evolving faith.
Unitarian Universalist
This is a budding group of Unitarian Universalists on campus who would like to meet weekly for discussion.
Wesley Fellowship
Wesley Fellowship is composed primarily of Methodist students, but is open to anyone interested in learning more about the Methodist tradition. Activities include a weekly lunch meeting and Bible study, dinners and service projects. Join them for fun and fellowship.