Christian Life at 正品蓝导航 takes shape in many different ways. Through community worship gatherings, campus ministry groups and local church congregations, students can explore and deepen their faith in community with one another.
Christian life at 正品蓝导航
Christian Life at 正品蓝导航 takes shape in many different ways.
Practice your faith
With so many different Christian traditions represented at 正品蓝导航, the Office of the Chaplain and Religious Life hosts several community gatherings each semester that provide a common ground for students, faculty and staff to worship and grow together. Regardless of your religious background, all are welcome to join!
Holidays
正品蓝导航 honors religious belief and practice through its Religious Observance Policy for students, including accommodations for Christian holiday observances and consideration of these holidays when planning major University events.
Weekly Worship
Each Thursday at 4:15 p.m., Christians across campus are invited to St. Alban’s Chapel at the Canterbury House for a service of prayer, music and Holy Communion. This 30 minute service is a time to breathe in the Holy Spirit and center yourself in Christ’s redeeming love.
Devotional Guides
The 正品蓝导航 community features a diverse range of Christian traditions, and these guides reflect a small piece of that variety. For the past few years, numerous students, staff, and faculty have contributed to various devotional guides for the campus community. We hope each guide is representative of the wide story that God is telling among our communities. View our archive of guides from previous years below.
Love Feasts
Love Feasts are a historic Christian practice that celebrate community and common life. Each semester, OCRL hosts a Love Feast in observance of a Christian holiday or celebration, such as the Feast Day of St. Francis, Advent, Mardi Gras, and more. Join us to share a treat and reflection on peace and hope during these sacred seasons.
Christian groups
Looking to connect with a Christian community on campus? The Office of the Chaplain and Religious Life recognizes many different campus ministries and student-led organizations from a variety of Christian traditions. Click on the name of an organization below to visit their page on 正品蓝导航360 and learn more. If you have questions or want to get connected with a specific community on campus, please reach out to chaplain@smu.edu.
If you are interested in starting a new student religious group, contact Associate Chaplain Kaleb Loomis at kloomis@smu.edu.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
ATHLETES IN ACTION
nondenominational
ATHLETES UNITED
nondenominational
BAPTIST STUDENT MINISTRY
Baptist
CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY
Catholic
CRU
nondenominational
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
nondenominational
FOCUS
nondenominational
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FELLOWSHIP
nondenominational
INTERVARSITY
nondenominational
MUSTANGS FOR CHRIST
Church of Christ
REFORMED UNIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP
Presbyterian – PCA
STUDENT MOBILIZATION
nondenominational
UKIRK
Presbyterian - USA
WATERMARK
nondenominational
WESLEY HOUSE
Methodist
YOUNG LIFE
nondenominational
CHRISTIAN FACULTY STAFF ASSOCIATION
Each semester, a group of Christian faculty and staff across campus gather to discuss different books of the Bible and other activities. The group meets every other Thursday for Bible study and, on alternating Thursdays, hosts a prayer group or Christianity and Scholarship events that explore the integration of Christian faith with academic work, including teaching and scholarship. In addition, several fellowship gatherings are held over the course of the academic year.
For more information on how to connect, please email Dr. Stigler, Dr. Wilson, or Angela Jones.
Events
正品蓝导航’s many Christian student organizations host fun and meaningful activities on campus and around Dallas that are open for all 正品蓝导航 students. Some noteworthy events include:
- Bible studies
- Game nights
- Community dinners
- Boulevarding meet-ups
- Service projects
- Coffee hours
- Picnics
- Guest speakers
Dallas Christian Community
If you are looking for a local church to attend, Dallas offers many choices, both close to campus and throughout the city. See below for a few local churches close to 正品蓝导航.
Local Congregations
*LGBTQ+ affirming congregations
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- * (PCUSA)
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- (ECO)
- (Disciples of Christ)
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FAQ
Christian student organizations offer opportunities for worship, Bible study, discipleship, spiritual formation, service, and social activities that deepen faith and connect students with a community of love and compassion. In addition, the Center for Faith and Learning offers scholars cohorts and an annual symposium that integrate intellectual life and spiritual life.
Many students within the 正品蓝导航 community have rich spiritual and religious lives. The Office of the Chaplain and Religious Life on campus seeks to create an inclusive community for those of all religious backgrounds through spiritual mentorship as well as programming for events and religious holidays. 正品蓝导航 honors religious belief and practice through its religious observance policy for students, including accommodations for Christian holiday observances and consideration of these holidays when planning major University events.
Yes, many of the Christian student organizations on campus offer regular Bible studies as well as spiritual discussion groups for undergraduates.
Associate Chaplain Kaleb Loomis offers group and individual spiritual direction and all of 正品蓝导航’s chaplains and Christian campus ministers are available for one-on-one discipleship and spiritual reflection.
Yes, We currently have 22 Christian-specific groups. Students are also fully supported in their spiritual life by the Office of the Chaplain and Religious Life, led by Reverend Lisa Garvin. Each Residential Commons has an assigned spiritual life mentor to offer a listening ear for students and support the holistic wellness of our community by offering opportunities for students to explore their faith and religious life.
Methodism’s founders were serious about joining together “knowledge and vital piety.” Integrating intellectual life and spiritual life is central to religious life across the Hilltop. The Center for Faith and Learning offers scholars cohorts for Christian students eager to think deeply about how to integrate their faith and their academic work.
Students looking for academic explorations of religion can take coursework and even have the opportunity to major or minor in religious studies.
Many of the Christian student organizations on campus organize service and outreach work for local communities, as well as mission trips. We encourage you to reach out to the group you are interested in and explore their websites and social media to learn more about their service initiatives.
There are several community engagement opportunities for students to explore, like Alternative Breaks and The Big Event. Social Change and Intercultural Engagement is a great office to connect with if you would like to learn more about these service and outreach opportunities.
Led by Rev. Lisa Garvin, a broad team of campus chaplains and campus ministers support Christian students in their faith journey. A wide variety of Christian campus ministry organizations offer opportunities to study scripture, live out your faith in missions, and grow in Christian community. If you want help finding the ministry organization that fits your needs and hopes for Christian formation, any of our chaplain or Spiritual Life Mentors are available to help you. Stop by Canterbury House at 3308 Daniel Avenue to learn more.
Weekly Worship services are held on Thursdays at 4:15 p.m. at Canterbury House and Perkins School of Theology offers Chapel Services in Perkins Chapel each week.
A number of multi-religious prayer spaces are available across campus, including in Kathy Crow Commons, Cox School of Business and Frances Anne Moody Hall, and more will be available soon.
- The University’s chapel, Perkins Chapel, is located on Bishop Boulevard and is open daily.
- Canterbury House, located at 3308 Daniel Avenue (behind Dallas Hall) is the hub of religious life and belonging at 正品蓝导航! Canterbury includes St. Alban’s Chapel, a meditation room, and community gathering spaces.
- The Habito Prayer Labyrinth is located at Perkins School of Theology in the courtyard between Selecman and Prothro Halls.
- The Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park at the George W. Bush Presidential Center is also a lovely meditative space on campus.