Campus Ministries strive to promote understanding and appreciation of religious diversity and serve the spiritual wellness and religious needs of the campus community.
Contact Information
Campus Ministries
Room 335A-B
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Campus Ministries strive to promote understanding and appreciation of religious diversity and serve the spiritual wellness and religious needs of the campus community.
A variety of faith communities are represented on campus through support staff assigned to the university. Our campus ministers advise religious student organizations as well as provide personal ministry in counseling, theological discussions and support students in other areas. In addition, several campus ministers lead discussions on contemporary issues and sponsor guest speakers or social events.
Name | Organization and title | Contact |
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Jane and Steve Liu | Agape Campus Christian Fellowship, Secretaries | 443-415-6573 |
Rev. Laura Sinche | Lutheran / Episcopal Campus Ministry, President | 443-543-6965 |
Mike McQuitty | Baptist | 315-569-2630 |
Larry Kelly | Campus Crusade for Christ | 410-409-4849 |
Sung Yoon (Sunny) Kim | Campus International Christian Fellowship | |
Father Kevin Ewing | Catholic Campus Minister, Newman Center | 410-828-0622 |
Rabbi Mendy Rivkin | Chabad House | 410-825-0779 |
Mary Jane Johnston | Christian Science Church | 410-925-8810 |
Stephen Oguagha | Disciples on Campus | 516-543-9529 |
Lisa Bodziner | Hillel | 410-704-4671 |
Efy Flamm | Jewish Collegiate Network | 443-690-5073 |
Dr. Sanaullah Kirmani | Muslim Student Advisor | 443-761-9831 |
Members of the Religious and Spiritual Coordinating Council (RSCC) must adhere to a set of bylaws and code of ethics. They are listed below.
It is the right of any religious or spiritual organization to send a representative (ordained or unordained) to work on the campus of Towson University (TU), and we respect the right of that representative to minister on this campus. However, we, the members of the TU Religious & Spiritual Coordinating Council (RSCC), deem it necessary to make this agreement with any religious or spiritual staff at TU who wishes to participate as a member of the TU RSCC.
The purpose of the TU RSCC is to gather into a cohesive, communicating, professional body all those who minister in the name of religion and spirituality at TU and who wish to participate in a council as colleagues. Our purpose is to better serve the campus community as well as the religious or spiritual institutions we serve as an official link with TU.
Membership carries benefits in personal, professional, and logistical areas. If one chooses not to participate, one will not receive the benefits of membership. Benefits include the chance to meet and interact with other religious or spiritual staff and to be officially recognized by the University through the Office of Inclusion and Institutional Equity. Other benefits include parking privileges, TU OneCard, reservation of facilities and other university privileges to better function on campus.
We are guests of the University and will act in accordance with the TU Policy on Campus Ministries 06.07.00. We are accountable to each other and need to hold each other accountable, and we are accountable to our appointing body.
The chair and secretary will supervise the above process.
Changes to this bylaws may be made at any regularly scheduled meeting of the RSCC by the vote of a two-thirds (2/3) of the membership present.
Revised 12/00/2019
The Interfaith Meditation Rooms are part of several ongoing initiatives to accommodate and support students, faculty and staff in reflection and meditation while on campus. Additionally, there are religious and spiritual community centers on and around campus for students and religious/spiritual leaders to congregate.
In room 404C of Cook Library. Located on the fourth floor, this room will be available from 8 a.m. to the close of Cook Library Monday through Friday, 12 to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 12 to 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Cook Library LocationIn room 335A-B of the University Union, located on the third floor, next to the CSD (room 331). It is available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., those interested in using the room must go to the CSD to sign out the key. After 5 p.m., the Information Desk on the second floor can unlock the room.
University Union LocationThe Hillel lounge is located on campus at Newell Dining Hall on the second floor, near Kosher Corner. We are open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except holidays) with a rotating staff schedule.
Hillel LocationThe Newman Center will be open for holy hour from 4 to 5 p.m. and Mass at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Thursday Mass will be celebrated at 12 Noon. Sunday Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at Newman Center and 5:30pm in Union 335.
Newman Center LocationMenu options for religious dietary restrictions and accommodations can be found at these specific locations.
Towson Dining has a dedicated kosher kitchen in Newell Dining Hall that has been certified by Star K of Baltimore. The Kosher Korner offers meals prepared by our qualified Mashgiach. For questions or menu offerings, please call 410-704-2534.
Learn MoreSurrounded by the Glen Towers, this newly-renovated dining space includes a convenience store on the top floor, and all-you-care-to-eat dining options on the lower level.
Glen Dining Hall LocationFound on the second floor of West Village Commons, this all-you-care-to-eat space includes an Italian hearth oven, grill, deli, daily specials, a salad station, and a wide variety of healthy, local and sustainable menu options.
West Village Commons Location