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Show August 1. 2000 liwi uon m By Leo Tyson Dirr special assignments editor The Signpost At least four campus religious organizations Mormon, Catholic, conservative Baptist and an interdenominational group are available at Weber State University. The ecclesiastical leaders in charge of these groups say their organizations give students opportunities to learn about God and to interact with other students in a wholesome environment. All insist they do not force their religious beliefs on the uninterested, but they invite students to balance secular studies with the holy writ. And you thought the only places to find the words of the prophets were the subway walls and tenement halls. This story attempts to break through the sounds of silence and enlighten you on your options for religious education at WSU. Let's start with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" Institute, since it draws the most students from 3,000 to 4,000 each semester. Institute offers 12 to 14 different courses each fall and spring semester, said Calvin Stephens, adviser to the campus relations committee. Class offerings are reduced in the summer. Institute classes cover various aspects of Mormon doctrine and scripture, church history and world religions. "The reason the Institute is What's new to welcome you to the 5UB! zEzrxttxxi 'the corner, here is to help students understand the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ as revealed in scriptures through prophets," Stephens said. Students can earn a graduation certificate from the Institute by completing 1 4 semester credit hours. "Each Tuesday at 10 a.m., Institute hosts a devotional, in which a speaker talks about the importance of education, religion or community involvement. Each Thursday at 1 1 a.m., Institute hosts a brunch cost is $2 per person. Institute sponsors an activity, often a dance, each Friday night. Students can find information about activities on the Institute hotline number 393-TUTE.Additionally, Sunday religious services for several wards in WSU's stake take place in the Institute building, Stephens said. The Newman Center is the home of the Catholic group on campus. The Newman Center celebrates Mass on the following days and times:' weekdays at 12:30 p.m.; Saturday at 6 p.m.; and Sunday at 6 and 7 p.m. The Newman Center also offers social activities and sponsors intramural sports teams, said Father Charles Cummins, the center's director. Cummins said he gives premarital counseling and performs marriages at the center. The Newman Center also hosts two substance abuse re r Dining University Dining 626-6087 3rd West 336 Catering 626-7231 3rd West 336 Gallery Food Court 626-6087 3rd East 375 PretzelMaker 626-7441 2nd East 280 The Junction 626-8025 2nd East 204-a Skyroom 626-8150 4th East 402 Wildcat Comer Dtio-.jM- .....d.na cast oq- Activites 5tudet Programming Diversity Center. Greek Council Student Activities Union Employment Volunteer Prog.(VIP) Wildcat Lanes m Orientation Issue losing'your covery programs, based on the 12-step method of Alcoholics Anonymous. Narcotics Anonymous is Thursdays at 8 p.m., and Addictive Behavior is Saturdays at 10 a.m. Campus Ambassadors is a conservative Baptist group that offers religious instruction to international students and helps them acclimate to U.S. culture, said Bob Nakaoka, who leads the group with his wife, Karen. "We're there to help students with spiritual and social needs," he said. Campus Ambassadors serves about 30 students each year, Bob Nakaoka said. The group offers weekly Bible studies and various activities, such as gym nights and barbecues. Campus Ambassadors helps international students learn conversational English and otherwise adjust to U.S. culture. Washington Heights Baptist Church is the host church to Campus Ambassadors, which meets in the Student Services or Shepherd Union Building, depending on space availability. This Generation is an interdenominational Christian ministry that meets in the Wildcat Theater on Sunday nights at 7:30. This Generation derives its name from a biblical verse, Psalm 24:6, that states, "This is the generation of those who seek him." 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