Religious & Spiritual Organizations

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Center for Religious & Spiritual Life

A diverse array of opportunities is available through the student organizations affiliated with The Open House - Center for Religious and Spiritual Life. These organizations make it possible for students to observe and celebrate their faith with others of the same tradition at Denison. Occasions for collaboration and partnering between the organizations in our community offer an additional, special, feature for participants.

Learn more about religous & spiritual organizations

Contact Us

Phone

740-587-6394

Slayter Hall Student Union 310

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Dana Pursley

Director

pursleyd@denison.edu

740-587-5557

Ashley Metzger

Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life

metzgerad@denison.edu

740-587-6739

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