Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life seeks to guide and nurture the religious and spiritual life of the Presbyterian College community while creating and supporting opportunities for worship, fellowship, study, pastoral care, and service.
There are many student groups available at PC, many of which are involved in campus worship or other events, and it is easy to get involved! Visit the News page to stay updated, or if you have any questions please contact a member of the Religious and Spiritual Life staff:
The Rev. Dr. Jeri Parris Perkins
Dean of Religious and Spiritual Life and Director of the Cornelson Center
864-833-7000
jpperkins@presby.edu
Mrs. Jill Mechling
Administrative Assistant
864-833-8263
jmechling@presby.edu
Dr. Jerman Disasa
Director of CHAMPS
864-833-8377
nadisasa@presby.edu
Ms. Susanne McCarley
Administrative Assistant
864-833-8476
simccar@presby.edu
We hope that all students, faculty, and staff will stop by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life located on the first floor of Springs Campus Center from time to time.
The Dean of Religious and Spiritual Life and staff nurture spiritual life in the PC community, creating and supporting opportunities for worship, fellowship, and service. As a church-related PC(USA) liberal arts college, PC supports an active and ecumenical ministry with a strong witness to Christian faith and service, a challenge to explore and examine one’s own spiritual journey, and a campus environment of hospitality which values diversity and differences in tradition and faith perspectives.
Religious and Spiritual life on campus is based on the premise that we are all children of God, whatever our creed, heritage, or beliefs. Office of Spiritual Life ministries are open to all students, regardless of religious affiliation. PC’s Dean serves as pastor to the college community and is available to all for pastoral conversations, counseling, spiritual direction, support and program leadership.
Students develop their religious beliefs by voluntarily taking part in mass and campus worship services, fellowship groups, and community-wide retreats. Weekly worship is celebrated in Wyatt chapel and at the outdoor chapel. Students plan and lead all services and other fellowship and service opportunities.
Religious organizations
The Catholic Student Association, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Canterbury Club, Campus Outreach, and Presbyterian Student Association are some of the organizations on campus. These student organizations meet weekly and are registered with the Student Government Association (SGA). Other ministries and services include: Bluefish (student ministry team), Religious Life Council (an ecumenical coordinating team), and Celtic Cross (PC(USA) Leadership Development Group).
