Landon Saunders Center for joy and human flourishing
Welcome to the Landon Saunders Center for Joy and Human Flourishing at Abilene Christian University. Our center is dedicated to exploring and promoting the essential elements of a joyful and fulfilling life, inspired by the lifelong work and vision of Landon Saunders.
Our Mission
The Landon Saunders Center aims to:
- Foster interdisciplinary research on joy, wellbeing, and human flourishing
- Equip the ACU and broader community with strategies for enhancing quality of life
- Engage students, faculty, and the broader ACU community in meaningful dialogue about what constitutes a good life
- Integrate faith perspectives with contemporary insights from psychology, philosophy, social sciences, and the arts
Our Approach
At the Landon Saunders Center, we believe that joy and human flourishing are not mere abstract concepts but achievable states that can be cultivated through intentional practices, meaningful relationships, and a deeper understanding of the most important questions humans can ask. Our work is characterized by the messages Landon himself wrote that he hoped all ACU students would know:
- You are worth more than you think you are.
- Try not to hurt anyone.
- Make joy your star of navigation for your life.
- Always be a part of a community of friends that talks about what really matters in life.
Join us as we explore the pathways to a more joyful and flourishing life, building on the legacy of Landon Saunders and the Christian mission of Abilene Christian University.
