For many students, like Samira Foster, M.Div. '27, field education is their first opportunity to work in a ministry setting and is an invaluable component of their theological education. These placements involve serving in contextual learning opportunities in churches, nonprofits, and other settings under the guidance of a trained supervisor.
Kinghorn responds to Pastor John MacArthur's controversial statements about mental health in a July 11 article published in Mere Orthodoxy.
Dr. Warren Kinghorn, M.D., Th.D., has written a new book, "Wayfaring: A Christian Approach to Mental Health Care," published July 11, 2024 by Eerdmans Publishing Co.
CFR Associate Director Nina Balmaceda just finished a years-long project focused on uncovering the sacred story of Peace and Hope International over its first 25 years, emphasizing the spiritual dimensions of social and political renewal in Peru and Latin America. Read her interview with Religion Unplugged.
Begbie was celebrated in a series of ceremonies, uniquely curated to celebrate his accomplishments in the field of theology and the arts.
King Charles of England has approved Bretherton's appointment, which includes ordination as a Canon of the Cathedral and duties as a Church of England priest. Bretherton will also assume the role of director of the McDonald Centre for Theology, Ethics, and Public Life.
A new Divinity School course employs trauma-informed teaching to handle sensitive topics in online teaching.
Coley, who is director of the Ormond Center, will co-lead a project funded by The Duke Endowment on strategic partnerships for energy equity in the Carolinas. Read more from Duke Faculty Advancement.
The grant from the Office of the Provost will support Dr. Wilson's project, which addresses the Black maternal health crisis in North Carolina by engaging bioethics, healthcare, and Black churches. Read more from the Duke Office of Interdisciplinary Studies.
Kevin Hart will be the Jo Rae Wright University Distinguished Professor and Aaron Griffith will be assistant professor of American church history.
Duke Divinity School celebrated its 98th Baccalaureate Service on May 11 with a total of 180 Duke Divinity School students graduating and celebrated graduates with a Closing Convocation Service and two Graduate Cross Services (hybrid and residential).
The Community of the Cross of Nails is a worldwide community of organizations dedicated to the ministry of reconciliation.
A unique program invited women scholars from the Majority World to undertake the Master of Theology program in preparation for doctoral studies.
Logan Pollock, M.Div. '25, served his field education placement at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in southwest Durham, where Rev. Stephen Elkins-Williams was his supervisor.
In the midst of overwhelming news of the world, three enduring and reassuring teachings of Pentecost should prevail, writes Dean Edgardo Colón-Emeric in Faith & Leadership.
Our graduating students have come to Duke Divinity from a variety of communities and faith traditions to prepare for a wide range of ministries. Here are some snapshots of the Class of 2024.
A mixed-media gallery of works by DITA doctoral student Andrew Hendrixson, Th.D. '26, is installed in the 00 Westbrook Hallway. Learn about the gallery and the artist's journey to Duke Divinity School.
DITA hosted best-selling author Dr. Iain McGilchrist for a public conversation about the arts, theology, and brain hemisphere theory wih DITA Director Dr. Jeremy Begbie.
Several dozen Duke Divinity students learned about church governance, met with bishops, and expressed hope for their vocational call in a course to prepare for the United Methodist Church General Conference.
This year marks 15 years of transformative experiences intertwining prison and the academy at Duke Divinity School.