Samford University is no longer accepting students for the sport and recreational ministry minor.

 

The minor in sport and recreational ministry is intended for individuals who want to use sport and recreation as a platform for ministry in a church or parachurch settings, community organizations, camps, overseas missions, etc. A collaboration with Upward Sports, the goal of the program is to train professionals who want to use sports as a platform for ministry; it’s ideal for any student who has a passion for both sports and Christ.

The program includes both faith-based courses such as Christian Theology, Christian Ministry and Faith Development. Those are combined with sport administration courses in leadership, programming, facility and event operations, as well as sports business. 

Courses are taught by faculty in the Religion and Kinesiology Departments. The program includes two practicum experiences to give you practical experience in the sports ministry field, each of which can be tailored to your specific career goals.