Father and son, Samuel Hong and Lucas Hong, reflect on their shared experiences as students at Duke Divinity School.
For many of our remarkable alumni, their callings brought them to Duke Divinity, but what has kept them around is the city of Durham—a place rich with history, resilience, and creativity.
Read the stories of six Hybrid CTHC alumni, how they were changed by studying with TMC, and what led them to continue their studies at Duke in degree-seeking programs.
Artistic Creativity Fuels a Houston Church’s Mission
Divinity alumni Jacob Breeze and Lanecia A. Rouse bring art to the core of theology and community in this article from Faith & Leadership.
Loneliness Is Killing Us
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."
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.
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.
Chris Aho is channeling his education and experience into transformative work as the director of Thriving Congregations for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF).
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.
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.
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.
First, Do No Harm (to the One You Train)
TMC alumni Brewer Eberly and Ben Frush write that teaching physicians might consider “first, do no harm” not only when considering their patients but also when considering the moral formation of their trainees.
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.
Divinity emeritus professor William Turner received the University Medal, students led worship through music and prayers for the Founders' Sunday chapel service, and alumni contributions were recognized as part of Duke's centennial celebrations.
The National Alumni Council consists of alumni from different graduating years, backgrounds, denominations, and current ministry contexts, who are part of a strategic effort to connect the Divinity School to its alumni and the ministry networks in which they serve.
After Fifteen Years Learning and Teaching in Prisons, Rev. Dr. Louis Threatt is Even More Inspired
Threatt, M.Div. ’11, was inspired by transformative experiences at Duke Divinity School to teach and advise Duke Divinity faculty on teaching in prisons. Read more from the Kenan Institute.