Duke Divinity School is committed to supporting a new generation of transformative leadership that mirrors and ministers to the changing demographic landscape in the U.S. and beyond. The Black Church Studies and Latinx Studies Fellowship program is designed for those pursuing either the Certificate in Black Church Studies or the Certificate in Latinx Studies while enrolled in the residential Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree program.  

In addition to receiving full-tuition scholarships, fellows participate in signature programming tailored to their vocational aims, including mentoring and professional formation supported by the Office of Black Church Studies and/or Hispanic House of Studies. Fellows are also eligible to receive stipends totaling up to $24,000 through the Office of Field Education.

Fellowship Details

Fellows receive scholarship funding to cover the full cost of tuition for up to three years of study in the residential M.Div. program. In addition, the Divinity School provides the funding for regular programming and mentoring experiences.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply for the M.Div. through the regular Duke Divinity School admission process. The fellowship can be listed as an "Area of Interest" or folded into the narrative of the "Statement of Purpose."

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Eligibility

Black Church Studies and Latinx Studies fellows are selected on the basis of:

  • Capacity to flourish in Duke Divinity School’s academically rigorous community
  • Commitment to ministry leadership as vocation in African-American or Latinx contexts
  • A minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 from an accredited baccalaureate program or the most recent earned degree
  • Demonstrated engagement in the practice of ministry or service in other areas indicating compatible work or transferrable skills in African-American and/or Latinx communities OR a record of academic work that draws from the intellectual, theological, or practical projects of these contexts

Requirements

Black Church Studies or Latinx Studies fellows must be enrolled full-time as a residential student and maintain a GPA of at least 3.0. Awards are renewable annually provided that the fellow remains in good academic standing and maintains acceptable progress toward their certificate as confirmed by the Office of Black Church Studies or Hispanic House of Studies.