Howard College of Arts and Sciences

Heart of Samford

As the oldest and largest division, Howard College of Arts and Sciences is the historic heart of Samford University. We provide a broad liberal arts education rooted in Christian thought and practice to all undergraduate students through our traditional and interdisciplinary programs in the humanities, behavioral and social sciences and STEM. Our majors offer the flexibility to explore your passions and discover your purpose while gaining the skills and knowledge needed to excel in various professions and adapt to a changing job market. You will also develop the character necessary to thrive in this rapidly changing world while nurturing your faith in Christ.

Humanities

Understand What it Means to Be Human

Ponder, question and analyze what it means to be human through the Humanities. This area of study encompasses our departments of Biblical and Religious Studies, Classics and Philosophy, English, History and World Languages and Cultures. You will engage with language, literature, art and critical thought that help you understand human expression and cultivate perceptive and innovative thinking, effective communication and a compassionate understanding for others.

Behavioral and Social Sciences

Examine Human Behavior and Society

Investigate human behavior, culture and society through the Behavioral and Social Sciences, which include the departments of Communication and Media, Geography and Sociology, Psychology and Political Science. You will explore various aspects of human social phenomena, including how people interact and how social and economic systems, beliefs and values shape our lives.

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Biology Faculty Document Carnivorous Plant Discovery in Northwest Alabama

A recent publication from Samford University faculty members David Frings and Larry Davenport has brought attention to a rare species of carnivorous plant thriving in an unexpected corner of Alabama.

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STEM Scholars Welcome Two Transfer Students for Fall 2025

Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences will welcome two new transfer students into its STEM Scholars Program this fall: Jenna Grace Clark and McKayla Bean.

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Rooted in Community: Samford Staff Embody Faith and Learning in Rural Ministry

When John Roland began preaching occasionally at Beulah Baptist Church in Sterrett, Alabama, during 2023, he never imagined he would become its bivocational pastor.

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