The University of Surrey is a vibrant multi-faith, multi-cultural community and a wonderful place to learn and grow. People of every kind of spirituality, along with those who do not consider themselves 'religious' or 'spiritual' at all, are respected for all they bring to University life. For many, if not all, it will be a faith perspective or spirituality that makes sense of things, and gives shape, meaning and direction to life.
Life at Surrey gives an opportunity for the expansion of horizons, new experiences, discovery and exploration!
University Chaplaincy
The Chaplains are here to serve you and to help you access the support you need during your time at Surrey.
Buddhist Chaplain
Geoff Hunt is the part time Buddhist Chaplain to the University.
He can be contacted at g.hunt@surrey.ac.uk
Tel: 01483 416444 Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays
Methodist URC Chaplain
Claire Hargreaves is the part time Methodist and URC Chaplain to the University.
She can be contacted anytime at c.hargreaves@surrey.ac.uk
Tel: 01483 536638 or 07789 624507
Christian information
It is our prayer that your time at this University will be enjoyable in every way. Being a Christian is a shared journey, not an isolated struggle.
Anglican Chaplain
Andrew Bishop is the full time Anglican (Church of England) Chaplain to the University.
He can be contacted anytime at a.bishop@surrey.ac.uk
Tel: 07891 994069
Greek Orthodox Chaplain
Father Christodoulos Christodoulou is the part time Greek Orthodox Chaplain to the University.
He can be contacted anytime at c.christodoulou@surrey.ac.uk
Tel: 020 7228 4278 or M: 07595 531 523
Muslim Chaplain
Husni Hammuda is the part time Muslim Imam to the University.
He can be contacted anytime for faith issues at h.hammuda@surrey.ac.uk
Tel: 07795 071250
Interfaith
The Multi- Faith Chaplaincy team work together on interfaith projects throughout the year.
Catholic Chaplain
John McCarthy is the full time Catholic Chaplain to the University.
He can be contacted anytime at jmccarthy@surrey.ac.uk
Tel: 07870 277743
Jewish Chaplain
Alexander Goldberg is the part-time Jewish Chaplain to the University.
He can be contacted anytime (except Shabbat and Festivals) at a.goldberg@surrey.ac.uk
Tel: 07939 594212 or 03300011050
Sikh Chaplain
Surindar Singh Tulsi is the part time Sikh Chaplain to the University.
He can be contacted anytime at pns@ntlworld.com.
Tel: 07976 721359
People and places
The Anglican Chaplain and the Catholic Chaplain are both full time and work on campus. The other Chaplains work off campus in their professions and come onto campus for appointments with students and meetings etc.