Academic rigor is a hallmark of the Samford University experience. Samford students find challenge in traditional disciplines and classroom settings but also in the multiplicity of cocurricular and extracurricular opportunities that are available through special academic centers and institutes. Some are tied to a specific academic program, while others are interdisciplinary. Led by dedicated faculty members and other mentors, students can explore new ways of thinking about the world and their role in it and learn to apply their education to the benefit of mankind.

Several of the centers utilize the academic resources of Samford to provide learning, service opportunities and other assistance for the community-at-large.

Academic Centers and Institutes
Center/Institute Phone
Center for Children, Law and Ethics 205-726-2418
Center for Congregational Resources 205-726-4064
Center for Science and Religion 205-726-2447
Center for Sports Analytics 205-726-4477
Center for Women in Ministry 205-726-4869
Center for Worship and the Arts 205-726-4771
Frances Marlin Mann Center for Ethics and Leadership 205-726-4634
Global Center 205-726-2170
Ministry Training Institute 205-726-4055
Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Institute 205-726-4452
Robert Smith Jr. Preaching Institute 205-726-2162
The Institute of Anglican Studies 205-726-2661