In 1976/77 educational season, high Islam institute started education with 149 students in a building that is being used by Samsun imam-hatip High school. Institute gave service in that buildings untill 1982. In 1982, institute was transformed to faculty of divinity and was included to structure of OMU.

Faculty moved to Atakum campus of OMU in 1983 and in 1989 faculty moved to a building in Kurupelit campus temporarily. In 1996/97 educational season faculty had its own building, today, we have following facilities in our building; Conference room, 2 amphies, 15 classrooms, Cafeteria, Canteen, Music room, Library, Computerized Koran Lab, Computer Lab, reading room, Presentation room, Coiffeur for Men and Women. We have international experted journal, our academic staffs continue scientific studies.