The first graduating class has completed the Hispanic Latino/a Pastoral Initiative Certificate in Theology, a program that provides online training in Spanish and Portuguese to pastors and church leaders from across Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and the U.S.

With a strong commitment to congregational vitality, the Forum will provide leaders and communities across Christian traditions a place for connection, exploration, and fresh perspectives about congregational life.

Duke Divinity School announced the student recipients of several academic awards for the 2025-26 academic year at a special awards reception held on April 13.

At Duke Divinity School’s annual Jill Raitt Worship and Lecture, the community gathered to celebrate the life and work of Dr. Jill Raitt, who was a pioneering scholar and advocate for women in theological education.

For students who are also working as pastors and other Christian leaders, the DMin program brings their most pressing ministry questions into conversation with faculty, peers, and theological tradition.

The new certificate can be earned alongside a degree and is aimed at students who are interested in working in advocacy, public witness, peacebuilding, and reconciliation.

Professor Kate Bowler explores the mystery of joy—and why it endures even in life’s hardest moments.

Dr. Natalie Carnes talks about the beginning of her interest in theology and the arts and how creativity impacts her approach to the classroom.

Benjamin, who is the Duke Divinity School library director, will serve a three-year term on the board of directors for the association of librarians and information professionals.

In celebration of the 140th anniversary of Methodist mission work, President Kyung-dong Yoo of Methodist Theological University in Korea (MTU) visited Duke Divinity School in January, marking a significant new chapter in the schools’ growing international partnership.

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.

Duke Divinity School welcomed Hawkins, director of the Office of Public Witness of the Presbyterian Church (USA), for “The Role of Faith in Public Life,” where he challenged attendees to consider how the church embodies its calling.

Professor Tinoco Ruiz will serve as a fellow in the 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Leaders Network program, developing as a leader with faculty peers from across the ACC.

The course "Christianity and Politics in American History" questions the place of Christianity in American politics, with Duke Divinity students and incarcerated students learning alongside each other.

The new programs build on Duke University’s unique interdisciplinary connections and academic strengths at the intersection of theological studies, environmental issues, and public policy.

Rushing will serve as an artist-in-context at Duke Divinity School, studying the negro spiritual with faculty and developing a new iteration of his 2024 Ailey ballet "Sacred Songs" for debut at Duke in April 2026.

In "Disagreeing With You Feels Like Disagreeing With Myself," Andrew Hendrixson (Th.D. '26) sits down with theologian Miroslav Volf and artist Christian Wiman to explore their deep friendship built around mutual respect and a willingness to tackle life’s hardest questions.

Dr. Jeremy Begbie, Thomas A. Langford Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and The McDonald Agape Director of Duke Initiatives in Theology and the Arts, will deliver the Gifford Lectures at the University of Aberdeen in fall 2026.

A self-guided art tour in the Divinity School celebrates the Nicene Creed's 1700th anniversary and Duke Divinity School's commitment to orthodox, creedal, and scriptural teaching.

Co-edited by DITA Associate Director Dr. Daniel Train, "Naming the Spirit: Pneumatology Through the Arts" was the recipient of Intervarsity Press's Reader's Choice Award in the Arts & Humanities category.