The Chaplain's Office at Salem College

About the Chaplain

The Reverend Dr. Amy Rio-Anderson is the Chaplain at Salem College and Academy. Rev. Rio-Anderson is a United Methodist minister and a native of Asheville, North Carolina. She has a B.A. from Greensboro College, with a major in Religion and Philosophy. She also has a Masters of Divinity from Duke Divinity School and recently received her Doctor of Ministry degree, with a concentration on Spirituality and Story, from Wesley Theological Seminary. Rev. Rio-Anderson has served churches in Western North Carolina, and has served for a number of years in campus ministry at both the University of North Carolina at Asheville and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

The Chaplain’s office works with the denominational campus ministries and with the Interfaith Council to offer opportunities for worship, Bible study, personal spiritual growth, and dealing with life's difficult experiences and questions.  Student suggestions and involvement are encouraged.  Students are also encouraged to contact the Chaplain or a Campus Minister about faith exploration opportunities on campus or if they would like to represent their faith group on this council.

Rev. Rio-Anderson also teaches classes and presides at ceremonial events in the life of both Salem College and Salem Academy, and she helps maintain ties between Salem and the Moravian Church.

Office Location

The Chaplain’s office is located at the Church Street entrance of Clewell Hall. Rev. Rio-Anderson can be reached for an appointment at 917-5087 or amy.rioanderson@salem.edu.

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