Student Religious Groups

Contact the College Chaplain for questions about student religious & spiritual organizations.

Bahá'í Students

While there isn't a Bahá'í club at Oxford, we often have a small number of Bahá'í students at the college who can take part in the Interfaith Council. We also have a local community member and Emory alum who helps with education around the Bahá'í faith, Mrs. Sharon Lord. For more information, reach out to the Office of Religious & Spiritual Life at oxorsl@emory.edu.

Bread Oxford

Bread Emory expanded from the Atlanta campus of Emory University to establish Bread Oxford in 2016. Bread Coffeehouse exists to create thriving, inclusive communities for college students who change their world with love as they become followers of Christ. They hold weekly programming and also have a house two blocks south of campus where students can hang out with friends while grabbing coffee and snacks. To learn more, contact president, Lauren Purnell or Bread team leader Kishore Karnik. 

Buddhist Club

The Buddhist Club is a place for students who adhere to any of the diverse range of traditions within Buddhism as well as those who would like to explore more about Buddhism. Meditations are held throughout the semester. For more information, contact student president, Bonnie Bao. Dr. Eve Mullen, Oxford Associate Professor of Religion, is the advisor for our Buddhist Club.

Catholic Student Union

The Catholic Student Union (CSU) offers its members all the services of the Roman Catholic Campus Ministry on the Emory Atlanta Campus. Led by Atlanta campus priest, Father John Boll, Catholic Mass will be held on Saturdays at 5pm in the Oxford College Chapel. For more information, contact Franciscus Chang, president. So that they may better serve you, consider signing up for the Emory Catholic Center’s email list by completing this online registration form and following the University Catholic Center on social media.

Hindu Student Association

The Hindu Student Association (HSA) promotes appreciation and understanding of Hinduism among all students who are interested in Hindu culture and religion. Aarthi prayers and discussions are held on Wednesdays at 9pm in the college chapel. For more information, contact co-presidents, Atharva Abhyankar and Kshama Bhakta. The advisor for the Hindu Student Association is Senior Admission Advisor, Rashmi Anand.

Interfaith Council

This group has historically provided programming for the college community through interfaith dialogue, social gatherings, service projects, and field trips. They exemplify people of all religious, spiritual, and philosophical traditions living and working well together. We look forward to offering new forms of programming in the coming year, 2024-2025. For more information, contact program coordinator, Ansley Holder.

Jewish Student Union

The Jewish Student Union (JSU) promotes Jewish ideals on campus and ensures student access to Jewish services. A weekly Shabbat Kiddush is held on Fridays at 6 or 7pm (depending on time of year) in the Dean's Dining Room of the Oxford College Dining Hall. For more information, contact co-presidents, Kiera Swislow and Gabriel Selever. Dr. Zachary Binney, Oxford Assistant Professor of Quantitative Theory and Methods, is the advisor for our Jewish Student Union. Students have access to services and programming of Jewish student life on the Atlanta campus of Emory University, including Emory Hillel, Chabad, and MEOR.

Journey Christian Fellowship

JCF brings together students interested in a multicultural Christian experience.  Small groups are held on Tuesdays from 7-9pm and prayer meetings are held on Thursdays. This group also connects with a local Atlanta church congregation for virtual services each weekend. For more information, contact the president, Stella Lee or campus minister, John Moon.

Muslim Student Association

The Muslim Student Association (MSA) supports Islamic student religious life and welcomes all students to learn about Islam through its activities. Jummah prayers are held on Friday afternoons in the college chapel. For more information, contact co-presidents, Muram Dafalla and Ayman Badawy. Dr. Reza Saadein, Oxford Associate Professor of Chemistry, is the faculty advisor for MSA.

Oxford Fellowship

Oxford Fellowship (OF) is an interdenominational Christian organization welcoming all students to a weekly gathering of prayer, praise, study, and fellowship. OF will meet each week on Wednesdays at 9pm in the student lounge of the Oxford College Student Center. For more information, contact president, Fletcher Martin.

Voices of Praise Gospel Choir

The Voices of Praise Gospel Choir (VOP) is currently inactive, but we are open to anyone who may be interested in restarting the club. Students in this organization gain spiritual growth through Bible studies, praise, dance and singing both traditional and contemporary gospel music together. In the past, they held  weekly rehearsals and fellowship throughout the semester. For more information or to express interest, contact the college chaplain, Dr. Lyn Pace.

United Methodism/Wesley Fellowship

Oxford College has a historic and ongoing relationship with the United Methodist Church & tradition. To learn more about United Methodism or Wesley Fellowship, please reach out to the college chaplain, Dr. Lyn Pace.