Find time to read, reflect, research, or just relax with Study Leave for Ministry Professionals.
Over the span of five to seven days, participants immerse themselves in learning and renewal through self-directed study, worship, and prayer on the beautiful campus of Duke University.
Designed for Christian institutional leaders, pastors, program staff, laity, or groups, this flexible program can cost as little as $150. You select the topic. We provide the resources you need for your week to be as relaxing or as productive as possible.
About the Program
Planning Your Week
Your goals and interests determine your schedule for the week. Some candidates for Study Leave are those who have a clear idea of the topic they wish to explore and who will plan their time to include many aspects of the campus experience. Others prefer a more relaxed and less planned experience.
- Study Leave for Groups
This experience provides groups (such as staff teams or ministerial colleagues) the opportunity to study and learn together, with a program tailored to the needs of their shared ministry. Those interested in Study Leave for Groups should contact events@div.duke.edu for more information.
What's Included
Your Study Leave experience includes the following amenities and resources:
- Duke Divinity School Community Activities
We invite you to participate in lectures, community worship, and other events taking place within the Divinity School or Duke University. Special arrangements can be made for you to audit courses or meet privately with Divinity School faculty. - Continuing Education Units
Each hour spent studying, auditing a class, meeting with faculty, worshipping, or researching is worth 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEU). For a minimum award of 2.0 CEUs, twenty hours of study are expected during the week. - Accommodations
Four nights lodging at the luxurious Washington Duke Inn are included in the program costs. Just steps from the Duke University campus, The Washington Duke Inn reflects the quiet elegance of an English country estate and boasts world-class golf, award-winning dining, and miles of scenic nature trails in the adjacent Duke Forest. Additional nights are available, should you wish to extend your stay. A complimentary shuttle service is available to transport participants to and from campus. - Meals
Each participant receives a $75 stipend on a DukeCard to use for on-campus meals during the program. - Library Access
Enjoy full borrowing privileges at any of Duke’s libraries.
Cost
Tuition costs cover a five-day experience, with additional early arrival and late departure options available. Accommodations are included in your registration. Please contact us if you will not need a hotel room during your stay.
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Full Tuition |
Program Cost |
Optional Early Arrival/Late Departure |
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Regular Session |
$750 |
$115.54/day |
Because of the generosity of The Duke Endowment and the Parish Ministry Fund, certain individuals are eligible to receive a scholarship to offset the cost of Study Leave at the following rates. Please note, participants may receive only one scholarship per academic year, regardless of eligibility. Because scholarships are limited, we encourage you to register early.
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Scholarship Tuition |
Program Cost |
Optional Early Arrival/Late Departure |
|
Regular Session |
$150 |
$115.54/day |
Scholarship Tuition is available for:
- Those serving rural churches eligible for grants from The Duke Endowment: Am I eligible?
- Those serving churches in the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church (courtesy of the Parish Ministry Fund).
Special Study Leave Opportunity This Fall
During September 16-20, 2019, Study Leave participants have the option to spend part of their Study Leave with Big Sigh Ministries. For a small additional fee ($50 per person), participants will participate in the GRACE BREAK Workshop: Planning Your Renewal Leave, developed to assist you with planning a spiritual renewal leave. For more information, please see www.bigsigh.org.
In additional to all regular Study Leave resources and accommodations, the GRACE BREAK Workshop includes:
- Workshop sessions for portions of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- One-on-one consulting with Big Sigh personnel about spiritual renewal leave
- Additional GRACE BREAK planning workshop materials.
Please find the link to register for this unique Study Leave opportunity below.
Registration
Registration for Fall 2019 and Winter/Spring 2020 is now open.
To register, click on the dates of the session you wish to attend. Sessions without links have closed. If you register for a session that is full, you will automatically be added to the wait list, and we will contact you if a space becomes available. You may change your session registration within the same academic year with sufficient notice and payment of a $50 change fee.
If you need to cancel from a session, we do accept cancellations and will work with you regarding your specific needs. Please understand, however, that $150 is not refundable.
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Fall 2019 Program Dates |
Registration Deadline |
| July 29, 2019 | |
| August 5, 2019 | |
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September 16-20, 2019 - GRACE BREAK workshop with Big Sigh Ministries *More information above |
August 5, 2019 |
| August 19, 2019 | |
| September 16, 2019 | |
| September 30, 2019 | |
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Winter/Spring 2020 Program Dates |
Registration Deadline |
| December 16, 2019 | |
| December 30, 2019 | |
| January 21, 2020 | |
| February 3, 2020 | |
| March 2, 2020 |