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Religion at K-State
Keep the faith
K-State students and faculty encompass a variety of religious beliefs. From full churches to small discussion groups, there is something for everyone here. So whether you’re searching for a church, a club, a service opportunity, or just religious education, you can find what you’re looking for at K-State.
Clubs
Religious groups at K-State are as diverse as the students themselves. And not only do the clubs cover many religions, they also offer exciting new activities and experiences.
- In response to Hurricane Katrina, students from Christian Challenge and Campus Crusade for Christ spent part of their Christmas break putting up drywall, cutting down trees, and clearing debris from homes in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Pass Christian, Mississippi.
- Students in the Muslim Student Association gather for daily prayers at the Islamic Center of Manhattan and set up a dawah table every week in the Union to teach others about Islam.
- Students from KSU Christian Challenge helped with disaster relief in Indonesia after the 2004 tsunami.
- Hillel, the Jewish student organization, meets weekly for coffee and conversation. The group also hosts parties, events, and occasional Shabbat services.
- The Religion Bowl, an annual religious trivia competition, allows students of all beliefs to share their knowledge of world religions.
Check out K-State’s religious clubs
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Churches
Manhattan is home to more than 100 religious gathering places for believers of all faiths. Many churches have special groups for college students. To find your church, check the directory.
Courses
Although K-State does not offer a religious studies program, many departments teach courses on religions and related issues. Classes about religious history, social implications, controversy, and current issues can be found in departments such as anthropology, biology, history, philosophy, psychology, and women’s studies. Although many classes incorporate religious topics, here are a few that focus on religion. Courses vary by semester, so check the course schedule to see what’s being offered.
ANTH 618 Religion in Culture
BIOL 620 Evolution
DAS 333 ORIGINS: Humanity, Life, and the Universe
ENGL 233 Reformation to Enlightenment
ENGL 470 The Bible
HIST 521 History of Christianity
HIST 522 Religion in American History
HIST 523 A History of the Occult and Witchcraft
HIST 535 Science and Religion in America
HIST 569 The Reformation
HIST 585 Medieval Religion and Politics
HIST 596 Holocaust: The Destruction of the European Jews
HIST 919 Seminar in History of Christianity
HIST 936 Seminar in Renaissance and Reformation
PHILO 115 Introduction to Philosophy of Religion
PHILO 615 Philosophy of Religion
PHYS 692 Introduction to Cosmology
PHYS 701 Cosmology
POLSC 675 Religion and Politics
SOCIO 643 Sociology of Religion
WOMST 580 Women and Religion
WOMST 585 Women and Islam
Religious affairs
Information about religious activities and organizations in Manhattan is available through the coordinator of religious activities. Counseling is also available through the office for students seeking advice about relationships, sexuality, loss, or other spiritual concerns. For information or assistance, contact:
D. Erich Schwartz, Coordinator
102 Holton Hall
785-532-6432
des2007@k-state.edu
Chapels
K-State’s two memorial chapels—All Faiths Chapel and Danforth Chapel—are located on campus and are both nondenominational. Both are available for worship, weddings, gatherings, or private meditation.