Office of the Chaplain

A young, dark haired woman in clerical vestments smiles at the camera
A young, dark haired woman in clerical vestments smiles at the camera

The Office of the Chaplain fosters and enriches the religious and spiritual life of the Rhodes College community. You can contact the Chaplain for advising, pastoral care, conversation, meditation tips, story-sharing, life planning, or to discuss your spiritual and religious needs. Chaplain Beatrix is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) who is committed to serving all Rhodes College students (meaning people from every religious tradition and people who do not claim a religious tradition). She looks forward to getting to know you!

At Rhodes College, we educate whole people for the whole world. We want our diverse student population to have the resources they need to for their spirit to thrive. Locations particularly hospitable to prayer and meditation include the Muslim Prayer Room in the lower level of the Library, the meditation area of the Interfaith Lounge on the fourth floor of Burrow Hall, the chapels in Bellingrath and Voorhies Hall, and the outdoor labyrinth located inside the gate at University and N. Parkway. All indoor locations have Muslim prayer mats. Follow the Chaplain's Office on Instagram @Rhodes_Chaplain. 
 
For more information, contact:
Rev. Beatrix Weil
weilb@rhodes.edu
Burrow Hall, Room 421
(901) 843-3822

Chaplain Beatrix is a “safe zone,” which means she is trained in supporting people of the LGBTQIA+ community. She would love to meet with you in her office, over tea, on the basketball court, or out on campus for a walk! To make an appointment, email weilb@rhodes.edu. 

Chaplain Beatrix is not a “mandatory reporter.” This means that, by and large, you can share anything with her and she will maintain your confidentiality. She is required to report situations in which she has concerns about someone’s immediate safety. Rhodes College’s Title IX contact person is Inez Warner. Contact Inez if you experience or become aware of a situation involving gender-based or sex-based discrimination or assault. You can always reach out to Chaplain Beatrix in these situations as well.   

Meet the Chaplain

Learn more about Rhodes' chaplain, Rev. Beatrix Weil.

Religious and Spiritual Groups

Students interested in practicing and growing their religious and spiritual life have the opportunity to participate in and lead a wide variety of religious and spiritual groups on campus.

Presbyterian Church (USA) Resources

Rhodes College is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Many on and off-campus resources are available to anyone looking to further their involvement with the Presbyterian Church.