College religious organizations

Religious groups are among the most common types of student organization, and evangelical Christian groups predominate. Whenever universities employ chaplains the chaplains are frequently responsible for authorizing and overseeing these groups.

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Christian groups

University movements have been influential in the post-Enlightenment history of Christianity, providing significant leaders and affecting the larger church world.

Non-denominational groups

Denominational groups

These groups are sponsored by a particular Christian denomination but welcome students from any background.

Ecumenical groups

These groups are sponsored by more than one Christian denomination and welcome students from any background.

Jewish groups