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.

Highlights

Latest News

Research and scholarship that impacts the world
Divinity School Students Contribute to Groundbreaking Research
April 9, 2025
A NEH grant awarded to Professor Brent Strawn offers opportunities for students to contribute to first critical edition of the Psalms.

Divinity alumni Jacob Breeze and Lanecia A. Rouse bring art to the core of theology and community in this article from Faith & Leadership.

As political rhetoric and religious symbolism become increasingly intertwined, courses like Lester Ruth's "Christian Nationalism and Worship" are vital for equipping ministry leaders to navigate these challenges with wisdom and grace.

The Rev. Wes Neal, a D.Min. student in the missional innovation cohort, reflects on how God's grace has sustained him through challenging seasons of ministry.

Upcoming Events

Sat, May 10, 2025 | 6:30 - 8pm

Divinity Baccalaureate Service and Hooding Ceremony

The Divinity Baccalaureate Service and Hooding Ceremony, held in Duke Chapel, will feature a sermon by the Rev. Dr. Jerusha Matsen Neal, associate professor of homiletics, and a service of investiture in which Divinity students are individually named and receive their academic hoods.
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The Certificate in Gender, Sexuality, Theology, and Ministry will host a colloquium that features presentations by seven of our graduating seniors in the GSTM program.

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The Ormond Center will host its second Church and Community Placemaking Lab Closing Celebration to recognize nine cohort churches that have reimagined how their spaces and assets can be leveraged to impact their communities.

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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