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Our graduates serve in more than three dozen countries and in all 50 states. They serve in parish-based ministry as pastors, music ministers, Christian education directors, mission coordinators, youth ministers, and church planters. Others serve in extension-based ministry like teaching, counseling, faith-based advocacy, and nonprofit organization work.
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Thu, Jun 4, 2026 | 11:30am - 1pm | The Joinery: 640 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801

Alumni Gathering: UMC Annual Conference, Florida

The Duke Divinity reunion luncheon at the Florida Annual Conference will take place on June 4 at 11:30 a.m. at The Joinery food hall (640 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801).

Mon, Jun 8, 2026 | 12:30 - 1:30pm | First UMC Pensacola

Alumni Gathering: UMC Annual Conference, Alabama-West Florida

The Duke Divinity reunion luncheon at the Alabama-West Florida Annual Conference will take place on June 8 at 12:30 p.m. at First UMC Pensacola.

Mon, Jun 8, 2026 | 6 - 7:30pm | Aldersgate UMC: 7 Shannon Dr, Greenville 29615

Alumni Gathering: UMC Annual Conference, South Carolina

The Duke Divinity reunion meal at the South Carolina Annual Conference will take place on Monday, June 8 at 6:00 p.m. at Aldersgate UMC (7 Shannon Dr, Greenville 29615). 

Alumni News & Features

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February 24, 2026
The Office of Black Church Studies Hosts 2026 Sankofa Alumni Preaching Series
Every Tuesday in February, the Divinity School celebrated the distinct contributions of the school’s alumni of African descent in the Sankofa Alumni Preaching Series.
January 13, 2026
Two Generations, A Shared Calling
Father and son, Samuel Hong and Lucas Hong, reflect on their shared experiences as students at Duke Divinity School.
November 11, 2025
Rooted in Durham: Divinity Alumni Serving in Faithful Communities
For many of our remarkable alumni, their callings brought them to Duke Divinity, but what has kept them around is the city of Durham—a place rich with history, resilience, and creativity.

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Alumni Council & Board of Visitors
The Divinity School’s National Alumni Council nurtures the connection between the Divinity School and its alumni. Made up of alumni representatives from different time periods, denominations, and backgrounds, the council meets twice each year to think creatively about how the Divinity School can bless and support our alumni and current students. 
The Shepherd’s Fund for Alumni in Need
Duke Divinity School is partnering with The Shepherd’s Fund to help alumni in their time of need. The Shepherd’s Fund was established by a generous donor to provide financial assistance when a medical crisis creates a hardship. Retired or disabled pastors who have faithfully served in ordained ministry, their spouses, or their widows or widowers are eligible for these assistance grants.
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