The heart of any great theological school is its faculty, and at Duke Divinity School you'll be immersed in robust theological inquiry with one of the world's strongest divinity school faculties. Drawn from all over the globe and a broad spectrum of Christian traditions, these men and women share a commitment to teaching and forming students for ministry and to participating in the life of the academy and the church.
At Duke Divinity, we’re not divided by rigid disciplinary boundaries between biblical studies, theology, and church history. We have people who move back and forth between these divides. Theologians here recognize the value of engaging the historic Christian tradition.
J. Warren Smith, Associate Professor of Historical Theology
Meet Our Faculty
Our faculty are engaged in research and active in the life of the church.
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. The worldwide community of scholars and ministry practitioners has been enriched by the innovative work of Duke Divinity School faculty—always through profound engagement with Scripture and tradition with an understanding of how this transforms our world.
Unexpected Intersections: Arts, Medicine, and Theology
Interdisciplinary Connections
Our faculty are at the forefront of interdisciplinary scholarship. Professors Ray Barfield and Jeremy Begbie are part of landmark initiatives based in Duke Divinity School that bring together students and faculty across the humanities, medicine, and theology.
Faculty Experts
Details for media and scholars
Our faculty experts list, organized by subject matter, is available to help media outlets, researchers, and others connect with Duke Divinity scholars who can share information on the topics they study.
Scholarship That Matters
Faculty Dedicated to the Church
Professor Jerusha Neal talks about why she wanted to join the faculty at Duke Divinity School to work with colleagues on scholarship that matters to the life of the church.
Faculty News
Read the latest news about our faculty members and their research.
Faculty In The Media
Friday, November 8, 2019
CNN video
Thursday, November 7, 2019
The State of Things, WUNC Public Radio
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Catalyst (newsletter for Methodist seminarians)
Read biographies, CVs, and more for our faculty members.
Look up faculty members by area of expertise.