The Divinity School offers coursework in the field of nonprofit management to support students’ vocational formation and leadership development.

The Certificate in Nonprofit Management, delivered through a two-course sequence at Duke Divinity School, provides a theological framework for nonprofit management in tandem with expert instruction from established practitioners and scholars from a variety of disciplines within the nonprofit sector. The certificate includes, but is not limited to, the following areas of nonprofit management: board development & governance, financial management, fundraising, marketing & communications, understanding communities & contexts, planning & evaluation, human resource management, and leadership.

Students can earn this certificate as part of the M.Div. (residential or hybrid), M.T.S., or M.A. in Christian Practice programs. 

“Whether you plan to pastor a congregation, lead a local nonprofit organization, or minister beyond church walls, the Certificate in Nonprofit Management provides essential management skills needed for effective leadership. These courses will help you to develop theologically-grounded, deployable skills and practices to lead faithfully and wisely in a variety of contexts.”

Katherine Smith, Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives

While the courses do not need to be taken in sequential semesters, currently enrolled students must complete two courses (PARISH 721/722) in order to earn the Certificate in Nonprofit Management. Prospective students interested in nonprofit management should consult the Divinity School Office of Admissions for additional information about course and certificate pathways.

Requirements

  • Completion of Care of Parish 721: Community Engagement & Impact Through Nonprofit Organizations (NPM1)
  • Completion of Care of Parish 722: Fundamentals of Nonprofit Organizational Management (NPM2)

For more information about the certificate, contact:
Katherine Smith
Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives
ksmith@div.duke.edu
(919) 660-3433