Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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l Utn E rtnpW HtK ihr hv«fxi i IwW-ts nn Mu l m ian Ik s«-»n practicvig lh»v Uith WHILE AWAY FROM HOME. STUDENTS TURN TO CAMPUS MINISTRIES TO FIND Divine Inspiration It has boon said that religion is food for the soul As a result of such belief, diverse religious organizations provide a Imk betvseen higher education and religion The United Ministries of Howard University (UMHU) is an umbrella organization comprising the campus denominations. This group consists of ministers who represent tlieir denominations in the Office of the Dean of the Chapel The single denomination with the greatest concentration is the Baptists They are exceeded in number, however, by the group of individuals who do not have a religious preference. The Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel offers a nondenommational service for students each Sunday The Newman Club, a Roman Catholic student organization, sponsors Sunday Mass as well as prayer services The Navigators is an interdenominational group that offers spiritual counseling and guidance The Noon Day Prayer FeBowship and the Baptists Student share outreach programs as well as fellowship gatherings ()ther religious organizations ottered on campus are the Ba ha'i Club; Lutheran Student Association. Unitarian Universabsts; the Wesley Foundation, Christian Science. Inter-Varsity Club and the YWCA These organizations not only provide counsebng but also community services, religious study classes and even scholarships Even though religious beliefs may differ, all organizations stress the development of leadership, provide guidance and help students excel spiritually as well as academically Valerie Riles kiytiJ'H rw- TheOupol( ho»u% ( •• • .hymnnfttJli-s ih -imp jtKjnal message toIo ua it -mivki Student Life • 29