Chaplaincy
The University Chaplaincy supports the experience of students, staff and others, enhancing University life, through:
- high-quality ecumenical worship with beautiful music; varied, stimulating and progressive preaching; sensitive provision of services at central times of life – weddings and memorial services in particular (including same-sex weddings); welcome to people of all faiths and philosophies of life
- compassionate pastoral care for students and staff, liaising closely with Student Services, with strong support for students with mental health problems, in hospital and following the death of a student (or member of staff)
- engagement with interfaith issues through support of faith societies, and interfaith endeavours, such as Holocaust Memorial Day and scriptural reasoning
- fostering integration of international students with student body and wider community, through for example the International Students Befriending Scheme
- support of University priorities through participation in, for example, Graduations, student celebrations, visiting days, orientation week and alumni carol services
Chaplaincy spaces
The University has two medieval chapels which the Chaplaincy oversees: St Salvator's Chapel and St Leonard's Chapel. They are used for worship, concerts and music teaching.
The Chaplaincy manages a building called Mansefield which has the Chaplaincy office, Chaplain’s office, rooms for societies to meet, smaller rooms for one-to-one support, a kitchen and facilities for Muslim ablutions. Mansefield is used by a variety of student societies, notably by faith societies for prayer, worship, meditation and fellowship.
How the Chaplaincy works with the University
The Chaplaincy works closely with other University Units and departments, particularly Student Services, the Music Centre, Occupational Health, Development, Student Sabbatical Officers and the Principal’s Office.
Chaplaincy reports to the Vice-Principal Education (Proctor).
Chaplaincy team
The Chaplaincy is supported by Honorary Chaplains from a variety of faiths and philosophies of life, particularly in leading worship, supporting international students, supporting faith societies and taking part in University events.
The University Chaplaincy is managed by:
- University Chaplain: The Revd Dr Donald MacEwan
- Assistant Chaplain: The Revd Giles Dove
- Assistant Chaplain: The Revd Samantha Ferguson
- Assistant Chaplain: Bill Shackman
- Senior Chaplaincy Secretary: Tracy Niven
- Chaplaincy Secretary: Linda Bongiorno
General enquiries
Email: chaplaincy@st-andrews.ac.ukPhone: +44 (0)1334 46 2866
Mansefield
3 St Mary's Place
St Andrews
KY16 9UY