Religious life on campus

Our campus offers opportunities for students to grow in faith, connect with others, and engage in meaningful dialogue across traditions through religious organizations and spiritual events

 

 

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Welcome to Canterbury House

Canterbury House, located at 3308 Daniel Avenue behind the Law School Quad, is the home of the Office of the Chaplain and Religious Life and a welcoming hub for belonging, community, and spiritual life at SMU. It offers spaces to connect with others, find a quiet moment, or worship in St. Alban's Chapel, a sacred space for prayer, reflection, and worship.

Away from the bustle of campus, Canterbury House welcomes people of all faith traditions and worldviews. Through worship, meaningful conversations, arts and community events, and opportunities for reflection, it nurtures the mind, body, and spirit while fostering connection, hospitality, and a sense of belonging.

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Religious Life Programming

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Pastoral/spiritual care

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Center for Faith and Learning

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Spaces, food and policies

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Worship Opportunities

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Religious holidays

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Service of Memory

Upcoming opportunities and events

  • Religious Life Fair

    Thursday, August 27, 2026, 11:30amHughes Triggs Student Center- Level 2 Atrium Connect with Religious Life Organizations on campus and local congregations.

  • Worship Night

    Thursday, August 27, 2026, 7:00pmHughes-Trigg - Student Chamber Join us for our kickoff worship event for the year!

  • Count It All Joy with Women's Ministry

    Thursday, August 27, 2026, 7:30pmPrivate Location (sign in to display) Women’s Ministry invites you to Count It All Joy. Rooted in James 1:2–4, we’ll explore what it means to embrace the joy the Lord invites us into,...

  • Shabbat Dinner

    Friday, August 28, 2026, 6:00pmPrivate Location (sign in to display) Join us to welcome Shabbat and enjoy a delicious homemade dinner !!

  • Genesis Retreat for Freshmen and Transfer Students

    Saturday, August 29, 2026, 9:30amPrivate Location (sign in to display) Genesis is a one-day retreat made for incoming freshmen and transfer students. It's an opportunity to meet other new Mustangs, build friendships, and ...

  • Catholic Mass - 10:30 AM

    Sunday, August 30, 2026, 10:30amPrivate Location (sign in to display) Join us for Sunday Mass at 10:30 AM in Perkins Chapel. Come pray with our Catholic Campus Ministry community, hear God’s Word, and celebrate the...

  • Campus Ministry Cohort Meeting

    Tuesday, September 01, 2026, 2:00pmPrivate Location (sign in to display) Monthly Meeting of the Campus Ministry Cohort with Office of the Chaplain & Religious Life

  • Tuesday Night Fellowship

    Tuesday, September 01, 2026, 7:00pmLaura Lee Blanton - Room 110 Tuesday Night Fellowship (TNF) is our weekly time to get together, share a meal, develop friendships, and celebrate what God is doing in our lives....