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
September 30, 2026
As a Master of Divinity student preparing for a career in medicine, Aaron Shirley found that his field education experience at Open Table Ministry in Durham shaped how he sees people for their full selves.

Part of the suite of artwork commissioned to commemorate the Centennial, the hymn "Here We Gather To Remember/Divinity 100" was sung for the first time at the school's Centennial Opening Convocation.

Jia Cummings and Grace deMaine were the first Duke Divinity students to participate in an international field education placement in South Korea, serving at Good Shepherd Korean Methodist Church in Seongnam.

The General Commission on Archives and History of The United Methodist Church honored the Rev. Dr. Warner for uplifting the voices of United Methodist women and promoting Methodist identity.

Celebrating 100 Years

Duke Divinity Centennial

Join us as we commemorate the school's past and dream about its future.

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Upcoming Events

Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | 1 - 7pm

We the People Believe: Freedom, Religion, and Pluralism

"We the People Believe: Freedom, Religion, and Pluralism" is an interfaith symposium on the foundations of American democracy and the future of freedom.
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The Office of Black Church Studies invites you to the 2026 Wyland Lecture on Religion & Law, featuring Rev. Dr. Raphael Warnock, PhD. This lecture honors the life and work of Rev. Benjamin F. Wyland, Presbyterian minister, civil rights activist, and ardent advocate of a more just society. Rev. Dr. Warnock will explore a historical and contemporary topic at the intersections of faith, race, and American jurisprudence.

Registration is required for this event.

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Duke Initiatives in Theology and the Arts will host an evening for writers with Dr. Natalie Carnes and Charlotte Donlon, author of Spiritual Direction of Writers.

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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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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