Institute for Christian Culture

While pursuing the value of Christianity in its historical transition, various contemporary cultures, and vision for the future, we are also engaged in specialized research on various Eastern religions.

Institute of Medieval Thought

The purpose of this program is to study European medieval thought from a wide range of aspects, including Christian theology, philosophy, literature, history, education, law, and the history of science.

Iberoamerican Institute

It is one of Japan’s leading research institutes on Latin America and the Caribbean. Offers extensive collection of books, and also engages in vigorous exchanges with researchers and cultural figures from various countries, publishing activities, lectures and symposiums.

Linguistic Institute for International Communication

In addition to theoretical linguistic research, the institute contributes to national policy information transfer through research in applied linguistics, English language teaching methods, speech-language pathology, and phonetics.

Institute of Global Concern

The Institute of Global Concern (IGC) was established in April 2010 with a mission to conduct research from a global perspective, on a range of issues that threaten the dignity and solidarity of humans to provide opportunities for the conscientization of students and the public through its research output, and to dngage in activities with an aim to realize another, better world.

Institute of Comparative Culture

the Institute of Comparative Culture (ICC) promotes interdisciplinary studies in social sciences and humanities from a comparative perspective, building the global networks of Sophia’s own international researchers, and supporting worldclass researchers outside Japan who want to conduct research with ICC members.

European Institute

It conducts comprehensive and interdisciplinary research on history, society, language, and culture throughout Europe, and disseminates its findings widely in multiple languages.

Institute of Asian, African, and Middle Eastern Studies

Using area studies methods, the institute conducts research on the archaeology, history, religion, and politics of Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The goal is build research with a global consciousness across multiple fields and eras, and thereby to contribute to mutual understanding in international society.

Institute of American and Canadian Studies

Interdisciplinary and comprehensive research on various issues in both the U.S. and Canada. The results are returned to the field of education and contribute to the informative educationn about the region.

Institute for Studies of the Global Environment

The Institute for Studies of the Global Environment grew out of the Earth Environment Law Research Center that was established in the Faculty of Law in 1994. Teaching personnel of faculties of economics, science and technology, and other fields are members of the staff, which also includes staff from the Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, established in 2005.

Institute of Media, Culture and Journalism

Media and communication studies, including journalism research, are among its key areas of focus, with findings and insights actively shared through a variety of channels.

Institute of Islamic Area Studies

The only permanent Islamic regional research center in Japan. It aims to contribute to the promotion of Islamic area studies in Japan and to promote the recognition and development of research in the world at large.

Water-Scarce Society Research Center

This research center is conducting international, interdisciplinary, practical research into social and technical water management for the sustainable use of groundwater in the Western Desert of Egypt.

Advanced Mechanical and Structural Materials Innovation Center

To help pave the way toward a carbon-neutral society, our research focuses on understanding and overcoming hydrogen embrittlement in mechanical and structural materials that support automobiles and social infrastructure.

Microwave Science Research Center

The Center aims to lead fundamental research in “Microwave Science” while also advancing applied research in collaboration with industry by utilizing phenomena unique to microwaves.

Institute of Grief Care

With the aim of building a healthy society in which those who suffer from grief, “grievers”, are cared for, we conduct research on grief care and the Institute’s activities include professional training for grief care counselorsIt. We also hold public lectures and other events.

Sophia University Institute of Bioethics

It is an interdisciplinary research center that covers areas encompassing bioethics, medical ethics, and medical welfare, and conducts ethical, legal, and social research on human life. Symposiums and seminars are held.

Monumenta Niponica

Monumenta Nipponica, first published in 1938, is one of the world’s leading journals for Japanese studies.

Semiconductor Research Institute

Established as part of the centennial anniversary initiatives of Sophia University, this research center conducts studies ranging from materials development based on semiconductor engineering to device applications. It aims to develop innovative next-generation semiconductor technologies that enhance people’s lives and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.

Sophia Institute of International Relations

Actively collaborates with domestic and international research institutions in both international politics and security-related research. We hold research meetings, lectures, symposiums, and seminars for students.。

Human Resource Center for International Cooperation

We bring together the expertise of experienced professionals to provide comprehensive support for the professional training on who aim to play an active role in international fields. Lectures, symposiums, and public lectures are planned and held to provide information.

Institute of Inclusive Community

Established through an industry-academia collaboration with Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co. We aim to realize a society where no one is left behind by addressing issues such as social participation of people with disabilities through sports, support for victims of disasters, and support for foreign residents in Japan.

Sophia Institute for Human Security (SIHS)

This research institute is co-operated with Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., Ltd., to be a new type of industry-academia collaboration striving for social implementation based on the results of our joint effort” issues facing the international community, and are using social science research methods to design effective policies and institutions to resolve these issues.

Sophia Island Sustainability Institute (ISI)

Sophia Island Sustainability Institute was established on July 1, 2022, for the purpose to harness the transdisciplinary expertise within Sophia University alongside that of international partners to enable valuable research and related activities to be undertaken in collaboration with island partners in Japan and overseas that supports island sustainability for the benefit of all.

Kirishitan Bunko Library

Extended collection of literature on Christianity. The main purpose is to collect, organize, and research literary materials related to the history of East-West cultural exchange through Christian missionary work.

Asian Human Resource Development Research Center

Since 1991, Sophia University has carried out international service activities in Cambodia through the Sophia Mission program, focusing on human resource development. The university established the Sophia University Asian Human Resources Development Research Center in Cambodia, where it provides Cambodian conservators with training in restoration techniques at the Angkor Wat archaeological site, facilitating the transfer of conservation expertise.