The Rev. Wes Neal, a D.Min. student in the missional innovation cohort, reflects on how God's grace has sustained him through challenging seasons of ministry.
The Theology, Medicine, and Culture Initiative at Duke Divinity School in partnership with John Swinton and the University of Aberdeen in Scotland hosted a gathering, “Beyond Symptoms: Mental Health and the Crisis of Disconnection."
Dean believes it's vital to know the people and recognize the history of the places that he serves in ministry, and his field education placement at Mt. Bright Missionary Baptist Church in Hillsborough, N.C. gave him the space to build relationships and have courageous conversations.
Jaden Dejesus Blango, M.T.S. '25, talks about how the Certificate in Theology and the Arts impacted his work as a visual artist—and all the opportunities he found at Duke University.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chris Aho is channeling his education and experience into transformative work as the director of Thriving Congregations for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF).
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.
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.
Angelo Sanchez is the lead pastor at Wesley Memorial UMC in Wilmington N.C., joining the D.Min. program's MIssional Innovation cohort.