Northern State University has many student organizations that practice religion and spirituality. Groups are active on campus and in the community volunteering and completing service work as well as hosting bible studies, guest speakers, worship, and group activities. Northern’s religious and spiritual student organizations are listed below.

• Awaken 
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes 
• InterVarsity Christian Fellowship 
• LuMin Ministry 
• NSU Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU) 
• NSU Newman Club

Want to learn more about Northern’s student organizations? Interested in starting an organization? Contact Student Affairs at 605-626-3007.

Programs under the American Indian Circle Program support spiritual practices, especially for Native students. The program acknowledges sacred ceremonies and traditions like smudging and the use of sacred plants such as sage, cedar, sweet grass, and tobacco. Students can also submit a Ceremonial Use Exemption Form to practice these traditions in residence halls.

• Sacred Plants Reference Guide
• Ceremonial Use Exemption Form

The program encourages student-centered planning and cultural and navigational experiences that will help students cultivate a deeper cultural footprint while at NSU.

In Aberdeen, SD, college students can engage in various religious and spiritual practices through several local options:

Catholic Faith: 

Sacred Heart Catholic Church offers numerous spiritual activities, including youth ministry and opportunities to participate in liturgical services and Eucharistic events. Students at Northern State University can also connect with the NSU Newman Center, a community hub for Catholic students seeking spiritual growth and fellowship

Lutheran Faith: 

Aberdeen is home to a large Lutheran community, and students can join services at multiple Lutheran churches, including contemporary worship and traditional liturgical settings.

Other Christian Denominations: 

Aberdeen offers a diverse selection of congregations, including Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Pentecostal churches, all of which provide spiritual support and community activities for young adults and college students