Multifaith
The University of Southampton is a diverse and lively community of many different faiths.
While Chaplaincy is mostly involved with the various Christian groups, here is some information on the many other student faith organisations and societies you can get involved with, as well as links to their websites.
A comprehensive list of all Religious Societies is available at SUSU's Societies Listings
Religious Societies Union
The Religious Societies Union is a recently-formed body of the Students' Union, which organises interfaith events, with representation from all of the faith societies and from the Union itself. It meets in the chaplaincy sometimes — typically on Wednesday afternoons.
BUSoc — Biblical Unitarian Society
A place for all to have open discussion, sharing and friendship.
Biblical Unitarians believe that the God of the Bible is One Divine Person, as in the Jewish belief of God and that Jesus is the Messiah. Biblical Unitarians believe that the whole Bible is God-inspired.
We normally meet at the EEE lecture theatre for a weekly bible study on Tuesday evenings. Please check our website for our activities.
JSoc — Jewish Society
J-Soc, a part of the Union of Jewish Students (UJS) provides a highly interesting, exciting and beneficial Jewish programme for all Jewish students and staff in Southampton. They welcome members from both the University of Southampton and Southampton Solent University.
Whether you are orthodox, reform, progressive or just born Jewish they would be delighted to meet you. Their activities range from Friday night Shabbat meal in the chaplaincy to giving out doughnuts to raise Chanukah awareness
HinduSoc — Hindu Society
They organise a lively programme of events celebrating Hindu religion and culture. Everything from talks, to interfaith discussions, their Diwali celebrations are just out of this world!
ISoc — Islamic Society
There is an Islamic Prayer room on the Highfield Campus, Jummah prayers currently take place downstairs in the Students Union.
The Islamic Society recently won the best society award from SUSU. They organise a yearly Islamic Awareness Week and many other events throughout the year.
Pagan Soc — Pagan Society
PaganSoc is not about easy answers to life. It's about asking questions. We don't promise the answers to questions. In fact, you will probably find more questions than answers at PaganSoc. But that is the fun part. If you are curious about your spirituality, or if occult knowledge and parapsychology interests you, or if you just want to have fun with interesting people, come to PaganSoc. Meetings are every Tuesday, in Nuffield Lecture Theatre F, starting at 7:30pm — PaganSoc's current status is unconfirmed — Ed.
SikhSoc — Sikh Society
Southampton's first and only Sikh Society. Their mission is:
"to promote and re-emphasize our understanding of the values of Sikhism, to students, the younger generations and the local community. We will do this in an open-minded way, through events and socials in line with the principles of Sikhism."
Places of Worship in Southampton
Chaplaincy can help you find a place of worship in Southampton. There are some links to the right.
And of course we can help you find a church too!
Faith Societies
Religious Societies Union (RSU)
E: rsu@soton.ac.uk
Biblical Unitarian Society (BUSoc)
W: www.soton.ac.uk/~busoc
E: busoc@soton.ac.uk
Jewish Society (JSoc)
W: www.sujs.org.uk
Hindu Society (HinduSoc)
T: 07540 442 100
W: www.soton.ac.uk/~hindusoc
E: dc13g08@soton.ac.uk
Islamic Society (ISoc)
W: www.sotonisoc.com
Pagan Society (PaganSoc)
W: www.pagansoc.susu.org
Sikh Society (SikhSoc)
W: www.soton.ac.uk/~sikhsoc
E: sikhsoc@soton.ac.uk
see also: SUSU's Societies Listings
Places of Worship
Buddhist
Southampton Buddhist Centre
Silverdale Road
T: 023 8049 0609
Hindu
Hindu Religious Society
Radcliffe Road
Northam
T: 023 8043 7578
Muslim
Southampton Mosque
Northumberland Road
T: 023 8063 5941
Jewish
Southampton Hebrew Congregation
Mordaunt Road
W: www.sotonhebrew.org.uk
T: 023 8022 0129
Jewish Reform
South Hampshire Reform Jewish Community
W: www.shrjc.com