From first-generation scholars and international students to second-career ministers and hybrid learners balancing full-time work, our graduates share how they have been shaped to serve in churches, nonprofits, classrooms, and communities around the world.

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.

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 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.

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.

Father and son, Samuel Hong and Lucas Hong, reflect on their shared experiences as students at Duke Divinity School.

Rev. Ray Hausler, Hybrid M.Div. ’27, led multiple congregations through the local crisis of Hurricane Helene while also balancing coursework at Duke Divinity School.

A groundbreaking new partnership between LILE’s Nonprofit Management Certificate program and the Duke Divinity School offers nonprofit management training specifically tailored to faith-based leaders.

Through two field education placements with Arise Collective in Raleigh, N.C., Elizabeth Deters found both a community and a deeper understanding of what ministry could look like with individuals impacted by incarceration.

Duke Divinity School celebrated its 99th Baccalaureate Service on May 10 with 201 Duke Divinity School students graduating. Other events included Closing Convocation, an academic awards ceremony, and Graduate Cross services.

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.

Duke Divinity School announced the student recipients of several academic awards for the 2024-25 academic year at a special awards reception held on April 21.

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.

As political rhetoric and religious symbolism become increasingly intertwined, courses like Lester Ruth's "Christian Nationalism and Worship" are vital for equipping ministry leaders to navigate these challenges with wisdom and grace.

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.

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.

This year’s incoming D.Min. class welcomes 39 students from a variety of backgrounds and professional placements who are seeking advanced theological training and are divided into two conceptual cohorts: Traditional Leadership and Missional Innovation.