Faith-Related Opportunities

The Augustana University Office of Faith & Spiritual Life offers students many opportunities to grow in faith and serve the neighbor, which include:

• Bible Studies, such as Thursday Nights Together (TNT)
• Faith Fest
• Lenten Faith Partners
• Senior Sermons and a variety of speakers from the AU community
• Serving meals to those in need at The Banquet
• Worshiping with inmates at the South Dakota State Penitentiary
• Caring for the homeless with Church on the Street
• Leading bilingual ministry with Pueblo de Dios
• Service-learning trips, such as Pine Ridge Reservation, New York City, U.S./Mexico border
• Paid positions on Chapel Staff or Interfaith Council
• Email devotional
• Sharing musical gifts in worship
• Pre-seminary and vocational discernment
• Sophomore Retreat
• Interfaith Chai & Chat
• Visits to local faith communities
• Religious celebrations & observances (Ramadan, Diwali, Holi, Ash Wednesday, etc.)

A number of student organizations are focused on faith and service. The following groups are organized by the Augustana Student Association (ASA):

• Augie Green — Advocates for care of the environment and sustainability
• Better Together — Develops, fosters and promotes interfaith dialogue on campus
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) — Hosts fellowship, praise and worship, as well as Bible study and speakers
• Serving and Learning Together (SALT) — Educates and informs about volunteer opportunities and brings students together to serve the Sioux Falls area community