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College and university organizations (CSO)

College and university students talking about the relevance of Christian Science 

Christian Science Organizations (or CSOs) provide space to explore the relevance of Christian Science and church. They aim to support any student who wants to learn more about God through Christian Science.  

What do CSOs do?

All CSOs are run a little differently, and the level of activity varies. Sometimes it’s just a group connecting and sharing ideas. Sometimes it’s regular testimony meetings or sponsoring activities on campus. Some other examples of what CSOs do are: 

  • Share together: consider ideas in the weekly Bible Lesson, or from the Christian Science periodicals.

  • Sponsor classroom talks: Christian Science lecturers and others can be invited to speak at classes that relate to Christian Science or Mary Baker Eddy. Examples include classes on women’s history, philosophy, comparative religion, law, and medicine.

  • Participate in panels or discussions with other faith groups. 

  • Host a Christian Science lecture for the college or university community. 

  • Set up a table at student activities fairs or campus festivals. 

Informal group discussion among young people.

Looking to start a CSO?

If you are interested in organizing a CSO community at your college or university, here's what’s needed.

Start a CSO

Connect with Christian Scientists at my college or university

Find a CSO near you

Search the Christian Science Directory to see if there is a CSO at your school.

Participate in the Christian Science Online Community

Connect with other college students and find out how they are using Christian Science to navigate university life. You can also share and learn about other CSOs’ activities.

Join the university network

Stay in the loop about resources The Mother Church provides. We’ll also contact you when we learn of other Christian Scientists at your school.