Here at UVa we pride ourselves in having a student group for every interest, hobby and affinity one could want! Religious affiliation is no different. There are over 40 active groups representing Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Baha’I Faith, as well as atheist and agnostic groups.
Christian Community
Charlottesville has several churches, many of which are
within walking distance of grounds! The majority of Protestant denominations
are represented- Episcopal, Baptist, etc. as well as Catholic, Greek Orthodox,
Coptic and Church of God buildings. There are over 30 student-run Christian
groups, ranging from worship, service, social and advising organizations.
Jewish Community
Most do not know that nearly 10% of UVa students identify as
Jewish. Brody Jewish Center houses many resources for student groups, providing
meals and chances to interact and volunteer with other students. During the
Jewish holidays, both Jews and non-Jews are encouraged to come out to dinner
services. In addition there is a Jewish fraternity known as Alpha Epsilon Pi or
AEPi.
The Muslim Student Association (MSA) is the primary social
and religious outlet for Muslim student on grounds. They offer a great deal of
programming as well as service opportunities to engage with the greater
Charlottesville community. There is a mosque in the city that often times have
services led by University students.
Other Religions
As previously mentioned, other religions such as Hinduism,
Buddhism, and Baha’i faith are represented amongst the student body. There is
an emphasis on collaboration amongst the groups, such as an Inter-faith Dinner
and Dialogue that occurs amongst the majority of religious affinity groups.
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