Hodges Chapel

Andrew Gerow Hodges Chapel was consecrated as a place of worship in 1996.  It is dedicated to the glory of God, for the service of his church and the furtherance of his kingdom.  This chapel is spoken of as “A Sermon in Stone” for its witness of the Gospel message through sacred art and architecture.  The visible prominence of Hodges Chapel as the center of Divinity Hall reminds us that we are to glorify God in all we do.

When Beeson Divinity School was founded in 1988, one of Mr. Beeson’s requests was that the Divinity School house a “special” chapel.  Though he did not live to see its completion, Mr. Beeson’s wishes were fulfilled.  Architect Neil Davis designed Hodges Chapel as of place for the worship of the Triune God.  It is a unique house of worship redolent with symbols of the Christian faith, which ultimately turn our attention upward to the figure of Christ in the chapel dome, seated on the Throne of Grace in heaven.  In the fall of 2002, the chapel was officially named in honor of Andrew Gerow Hodges, close personal friend and advisor to the late Mr. Ralph Beeson.

A variety of worship services takes place in Hodges Chapel throughout the year.  The Beeson Divinity School community and members of the wider Samford community gather each Tuesday during the semester for a weekly chapel service.  The Services of Holy Communion and Morning Prayer are also held on a weekly basis.  Other events, such as Beeson Pastors School and endowed lecture series, take place in the chapel throughout the year.

Hodges Chapel is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Saturday mornings, from 8:00 a.m. to 12 Noon, for tours, personal prayer, and meditation.  Beeson is an inter-denominational Divinity School, and the doors of Hodges Chapel are open to welcome all visitors.  Tours can be scheduled through the Office of the Curator (205.726.2227)