From leading churches to careers that bridge faith and professional practice, our alumni are serving churches and communities across the U.S. and the world in a variety of ways. Find out how our programs have prepared them to follow their call.
Philip Huston has been on a journey of integrating faith, vision, and action from his time at Duke Divinity School to founding Lifehouse, a nonprofit organization in Carlsbad, N.M. that addresses substance use and mental health challenges.
When Alexis Thomas graduated from Duke Divinity School, she embarked on a journey of faith-filled service that has brought her to Furman University, where she currently serves as an associate chaplain.
Tarsha Banister serves as the faith & health education manager at Wake Forest University School of Divinity’s Faith COMPASS Center, working at the intersection between faith-based leadership and public health advocacy.
Chris Aho is channeling his education and experience into transformative work as the director of Thriving Congregations for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF).
As the sole pastor at Mathews Chapel United Methodist Church in Cobbs Creek, Va., Angie Hoen has found a calling that intertwines her love for creation, community, and the Gospel.
Adam Perez is an assistant professor of worship studies at Belmont University in Nashville, T.N., living out his calling to inspire the next generation of worship leaders.
As a housing coordinator for World Relief Durham, Rajeev Tiwaris work combines advocacy, compassion, and community-building to secure permanent housing for refugees in the Durham area.
After years of serving in private practice, Lyndsay Clark currently serves as an instructor and the director of field education at Samford University’s social work program in Birmingham, Alabama.
Amy Watson exemplifies the idea of living out faith in multiple arenas as a managing director at NTT DATA, also serving on the Parish Ministry Fund board for the Western North Carolina Conference and volunteering extensively with Charlotte-Mecklenburg public schools.
After catastrophic damage, how does a community rebuild? An article in Duke Today features Regina Johnson, a minister who is part of Duke Divinity's Climate Justice Preaching cohort, a program of the school's Transformative Preaching Lab.
Duke Divinity School’s dual degree programs exemplify the university’s commitment to interdisciplinary excellence. By connecting theological education with fields like public policy, social work, medicine, and law, the program equips students to address complex challenges with creativity and compassion.
Jalen Garza is serving a field education placement at Duke Memorial United Methodist Church for the 2024-2025 academic year, giving her space to discern further her calling into pastoral ministry.
Whitney Bronson is the pastor of Russell Chapel AME Zion Church and in the D.Min. program's Traditional Leadership cohort.
Angelo Sanchez is the lead pastor at Wesley Memorial UMC in Wilmington N.C., joining the D.Min. program's MIssional Innovation cohort.
Zack Dunlap is the pastor of the Berkley Campus United Methodist Church and in the D.Min. program's Traditional Leadership cohort.
Brandon Harris is a consultant and spiritual leadership coach, joining the D.Min. program's Traditional Leadership cohort.
Professors Polly Ha and Abdullah Antepli are among Duke professors equipping students to respect differing viewpoints in a variety of ways. Read more on Duke Today.
D’Andrea Fanning (M.Div. '23) shares how Duke Divinity School, DITA, and the Certificate in Theology and the Arts led her to an interdisciplinary career as a business owner, consultant, professor, and Church minister.
Ha is enthusiastic about the program, which focuses on interdisciplinary education for sophomore undergrads. Read more from the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences.