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

Do Justice
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Pastoral/spiritual care

Love Kindness
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Center for Faith and Learning

Explore The Center
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Spaces, food and policies

Learn More
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Worship Opportunities

Join Us for Worship
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Religious holidays

View Religious Holidays
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Service of Memory

Upcoming opportunities and events

  • Saturday, August 15, 2026, 10:00am — Private Location (sign in to display) Join us for our Move-In Mass on Saturday, August 15, at 10:00 AM at the Catholic Center. We invite students and their families to celebrate Mass with ...

  • Sunday, August 23, 2026, 5:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Join us for Sunday Mass at 5:00 PM in Perkins Chapel. Come pray with our Catholic Campus Ministry community, hear God’s Word, and celebrate the...

  • Sunday, August 23, 2026, 8:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Join us for Sunday Mass at 8:00 PM at the Catholic Center (3057 University Blvd). Come pray with our Catholic Campus Ministry community, hear God’s...

  • Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 5:30pm — Wesley House Come over to Wesley House to kick off the new year! Get to know our Wesley House ministry, make new friends, and get connected to a community that...

  • Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 7:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) RUF is an outpost of the Kingdom of God in the heart ÎçÒ¹AV’s campus– a basecamp for the believing, a refuge for the weary, a hospital for the...

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

  • Saturday, August 29, 2026, 9:30am — Private 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 ...

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