Faculty Committed to You and to the Church
Faculty are the lifeblood of any institution of higher learning, and at Duke, you’ll be exposed to a large and diverse community of some of the finest teachers and researchers in theological education. Drawn from all over the globe and a broad spectrum of Christian traditions, their interests vary widely, but they share a commitment to the life of the Christian church and to teaching and forming students for ministry.

Being part of our community means that whether you study biblical studies, theology, or practical ministry, you’ll do it with brilliant faculty who are actively engaged in making the world a better place. And you’ll journey alongside other students who are relentlessly curious about the Christian story and our place in it. Our academic programs are strong for a reason—to teach you to think critically and theologically about your role in serving God.

Featured Faculty

Drawn from all over the globe and a broad spectrum of Christian traditions, our faculty share a commitment to teaching and forming students for ministry and to participating in the life of the academy and the church.
Associate Professor of American Religious History
Gilbert T. Rowe Distinguished Professor of Christian Theology; Senior Fellow at the Kenan Institute for Ethics
Assistant Professor of Theology and Black Church Studies
Professor of Theology
Amos Ragan Kearns Distinguished Professor of Bible and Practical Theology
David C. Steinmetz Distinguished Professor of World Christianity
William K. Warren Distinguished Research Professor of Catholic Theology
Associate Professor of Theological Ethics

Forming Students for a Transformative Impact

At Duke Divinity School, we form students to have a transformative impact on the world. Hear from Professor Wylin Wilson about how our faculty invest in our students.

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Latest Faculty News and Features

Read news, stories, and opinion pieces that feature our faculty.
July 2, 2026
From biblical scholarship and theology to poetry, ethics, preaching, and public life, Duke Divinity School faculty continue to publish work that speaks to the church and the world.
May 27, 2026
The service honored five women who earned the Certificate of Achievement in Theological Education, studying theology, religion, and ethics alongside residential Duke Divinity students.
March 19, 2026
Duke Magazine
Professor Kate Bowler explores the mystery of joy—and why it endures even in life’s hardest moments.

New Faculty Books

Our faculty members publish extensively on scholarly and social issues that matter today. Their work influences academic thinking and ministerial practice, from biblical studies to theology to preaching to social justice.

Faculty in the Media

See the latest media mentions of our faculty and articles written by our faculty in other publications.
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Left Business Observer
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Church Anew
Eric Williams wearing black clothing and glasses sits in front of Durham Civil Rights mural with his arms folded

Faculty Experts

Expertise by Discipline

Are you a member of the media looking for a comment on a recent news event? Find our faculty experts here.