Every center and institute at Notre Dame aligns with our Catholic identity in one way or another. The centers and institutes listed here have a pronounced and intentional purpose to explore questions of faith.

  • Center for Philosophy of Religion

    The Center for Philosophy of Religion is focused on promoting work on topics in the philosophy of religion and philosophical theology, while encouraging the development and exploration of Christian and theistic philosophy.

    Center for Philosophy of Religion

  • Institute for Social Concerns

    The Institute for Social Concerns is an interdisciplinary institute with Catholic social tradition as the abiding touchstone, responding to the complex demands of justice through a combination of justice education and research for the common good.

    Institute for Social Concerns

  • Center for the Study of Religion

    The Center for the Study of Religion and Society at Notre Dame is dedicated to advancing social scientific understanding of religion in society through scholarly research, training, and publications.

    Center for the Study of Religion

  • de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture

    The de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture is the leading center for scholarly reflection within the Catholic intellectual and moral tradition.

    de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture

  • Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism

    The Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism is the leading center for the historical study of Roman Catholicism in the United States.

    Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism

  • McGrath Institute for Church Life

    The McGrath Institute for Church Life partners with Catholic dioceses, parishes and schools to form faithful Catholic leaders for service to the Church and the world and to address pastoral challenges with theological depth and rigor.

    McGrath Institute for Church Life

  • Sacred Music at Notre Dame

    Sacred Music at Notre Dame is an interdisciplinary program that aims to lead the international conversation about the arts and the sacred.

    Sacred Music at Notre Dame

  • Tantur Ecumenical Institute

    The Tantur Ecumenical Institute offers programs of continuing education and spiritual renewal for clergy and members of religious communities. The institute also serves as a welcoming place in the Holy Land for visitors from all over the world.

    Tantur Ecumenical Institute