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Otterbein Student Resources

This libguide will provide Otterbein students with a centralized repository of resources they have available to them, both on campus and off.

Office of Faith and Spiritual Life

Information about Otterbein University's Office of Faith and Spiritual Life can be found on their webpage.

Location: 24 N Grove Street – inside Church of the Master United Methodist

Please contact Rev. Lucy Kelly, Director of Faith and Spiritual Life, at kelly28@otterbein.edu for questions concerning religious and spiritual life at Otterbein University.

Otterbein is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.  While most of our students who identify with a faith are Christian, we also include students who practice a number of other worldwide faiths.  All faiths are welcome and respected at Otterbein--this is a place for all of us to learn from each other! 

Where to Worship if You are Christian

Within walking distance of Otterbein:

  • Church of the Master United Methodist  (corner of Grove & Main)
  • Church of the Messiah United Methodist (corner of State & Home)
  • St. Matthew's Episcopal (30 East College St)
  • First Presbyterian Church (41 West College)
  • Cornerstone Community (233 South State St.)
  • St Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (313 North State St, 1-2 miles)
  • Triumphant Church of God (950 County Line Rd, 1-2 miles)

Within driving distance:

  • First Baptist Church (104 South Spring St)
  • Westerville Community United Church of Christ (770 County Line Rd)
  • Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church (100 East Schrock Rd)

Where to Worship if You are Jewish

While there are no Jewish places of worship within walking distance, the following are options within driving distance.

  • Congregation Beth Tikvah (Reform)
    • 6121 Olentangy River Rd
  • Tifereth Israel (Conservative)
    • 1354 East Broad St
  • Congregation Torat Emet (Orthodox)
    • 2375 East Main St

Where to Worship if You are Muslim

The following are options for Muslim worship within driving distance:

  • Omar Ibnelkhttab Mosque
    • 580 Riverside Dr
  • Columbus Muslim American Center
    • 4615 Northtowne Blvd

Members of the Muslim Student Association may be able to recommend additional places of worship.  You can find their information on the Faith & Spiritual Life Organizations page and also on Campus Groups.

Otterbein has a Masjid on campus in the Science Center.  Additionally, Muslim students who are studying in the library can find prayer mats available on the second and third floors--the new study rooms are available for use in Salah daily prayer.

Where to Worship if You are Buddhist

While there are no Buddhist places of worship within walking distance, the following are options within driving distance:

  • Columbus KTC Buddhist Center
    • 645 West Rich St

Where to Worship if You are Hindu

While there are no Hindu places of worship within walking distance, the following are options within driving distance:

  • Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi Temple
    • 2764 Sawbury Blvd

Where to Worship if You are Pagan

The Westerville area offers a neo-pagan fellowship called Three Cranes Grove ADF.  

You can find information about them on their website, Three Cranes.

Three Cranes worships deities in the Gaulish, Norse, Roman, and Greek pantheons.

Faith and Spiritual Life Organizations

The Faith& Spiritual Life Organizations webpage offers information for students on faith-based campus organizations they can join, including:

  • Church of the Master Campus Ministry
  • Muslim Student Association
  • Otterbein Catholic Student Ministry
  • Otterbein Christian Fellowship

Check out this page for information on each organization and how to join them.

Information about faith-based student organizations can also be found on Campus Groups!

Otterbein Chapel

The chapel is housed in Barlow Hall at 88 Cochran Alley.  It is used for religious services, meeting space, and lectures.