The Spiritual Center of a Great Research University
Duke Divinity School’s mission is to engage in spiritually disciplined and academically rigorous education in service and witness to the Triune God in the midst of the church, the academy, and the world.
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World-Renowned Faculty
Our faculty are known for their innovative scholarship and faithful service to the church.
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Interdisciplinary Initiatives
Our centers drive theological engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration to solve real-world problems.
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Field Education
Contextual learning opportunities—many of which are paid—in churches and organizations locally, across the country, and around the world are central to our M.Div. program.
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Houses of Study
Our houses of study prepare students for service—and ordination—in the communities and denominations where they'll serve.
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Our Programs

Flexible. Customizable. Rigorous.

We help you answer God's call—wherever that call takes you—with programs that combine academic excellence with the real-world experience you need to be an innovative leader in the church and the world.

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Research and scholarship that impacts the world
What Can You Do With a Duke Divinity Degree?
January 29, 2025
From leading churches to careers that bridge faith and professional practice, our alumni are serving churches and communities across the U.S. and the world in a variety of ways. Find out how our programs have prepared them to follow their call.

After catastrophic damage, how does a community rebuild? An article in Duke Today features Regina Johnson, a minister who is part of Duke Divinity's Climate Justice Preaching cohort, a program of the school's Transformative Preaching Lab.

The school is hosting a comprehensive evaluation visit for reaffirmation of accreditation by the ATS Commission on Accrediting on Feb. 25-28, and comments may be submitted in advance.

Jalen Garza is serving a field education placement at Duke Memorial United Methodist Church for the 2024-2025 academic year, giving her space to discern further her calling into pastoral ministry.

Upcoming Events

Thu, Feb 13, 2025 | 12:30 - 1:30pm

Singing Theology: Exploring Vocal Music-Making as a Way of Knowing God

DITA hosts its spring distinguished lecture with Dr. Awet Andemicael, associate dean of Marquand Chapel, assistant professor of theology at Yale, discussing a theology of singing, exploring how singing is a form of prayer and a key site of practical and theological integration for Christian artists.
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Duke Divinity School will hold a public lecture, "Reconciliation: A Case for Paul's Theological Framework,", by Daniel K. Darko, dean for global engagement, executive director of the Spencer Center for Global Engagement and professor of biblical & leadership studies at Taylor University.

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The Reverend Whitney M. Hall serves as the associate campus minister for the UNC Wesley Campus Ministry at UNC-Chapel Hill and as the pastor of community life and spiritual formation at Southeast Raleigh Table in Raleigh, N.C.

Our Campus

At the Heart of Duke University

As part of a world-class research institution, Duke Divinity School offers opportunities other institutions can't match.

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Durham, N.C., "Bull City," has been named one of the top 10 places to live by U.S. News and Report

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Edgardo Colon-Emeric speaks during an alumni luncheon event

Continuing Education

From courses to certificate programs, in-person events to self-paced online learning, we invite you to make learning a lifelong endeavor.

Hybrid Degrees & Certificates

With our flexible hybrid online degrees and certificates, you won't have to relocate or leave your current work to engage in deep theological study that will transform your faith and practice.

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