Theology and the Arts alumnus and documentary film producer Pilar Timpane talks about her time at Duke Divinity, her passion for social change in film, and the beginnings of her artistic career.
Whether they're full-time residential students or hybrid students who pair online learning with residential intensives, our graduates are prepared for wherever their call takes them. See snapshots of some of our new graduates.
Divinity alumni Jacob Breeze and Lanecia A. Rouse bring art to the core of theology and community in this article from Faith & Leadership.
A NEH grant awarded to Professor Brent Strawn offers opportunities for students to contribute to first critical edition of the Psalms.
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 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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.