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Christian Nationalism and Worship: New Course at Duke Divinity School Examines Faith, Politics, and Identity
March 17, 2025
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.
Memorial Service for Richard Hays Held at Duke Chapel
March 11, 2025
A Service of Death and Resurrection was held at Duke University Chapel on Feb. 28 for Richard B. Hays, former dean and George Washington Ivey Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Duke Divinity School.
Celebrating a Legacy of Generosity  
January 20, 2025
The Divinity School hosted a small ceremony to honor James A. Gray, whose legacy of generosity continues to shape the experience of theological and religious education at Duke.

Feature Stories

Stories of Divinity School witness, outreach, creativity, and impact in the world.
Sustaining Grace for Weary Pastors
March 20, 2025
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.
Loneliness Is Killing Us
March 18, 2025
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."
Field Education Highlight: Al Dean Jr.
February 27, 2025
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.

Opinions

Viewpoints from Duke Divinity faculty, alumni, and staff.
First, Do No Harm (to the One You Train)
January 23, 2025
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.
The Headlines Reinforce Babel, but We Are in Pentecost!
May 13, 2024
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.
Cynthia Hale preaches in Goodson Chapel
October 11, 2023
The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Hale argues that the church must develop a social justice ministry to be faithful to the call of Jesus.

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DIVINITY Magazine

DIVINITY magazine represents the engagement of Duke Divinity School with important topics and invites friends, supporters, alumni, and others in our community to participate in the story of what is happening here.
Fall 2023
Volume: 22
Issue Number: 1

Recent Videos and Podcasts

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On Call Podcast
The podcast interviews Dr. Norman Wirzba, Gilbert T. Rowe Distinguished Professor of Theology at Duke Divinity School. He’s also the director of research for Duke's Office of Climate and Sustainability. He has a new book out, “Love’s Braided Dance: Hope in a Time of Crisis.”
Sounds of Faith Podcast
In the latest episode of Duke University Chapel’s Sounds of Faith podcast, Dr. Ellen Davis, Amos Ragan Kearns Distinguished Professor of Bible and Practical Theology at the Divinity School and Dr. Allison Hamm discuss their significant scholarly and artistic achievement of translating and then pointing the entire biblical Psalter.
Visually Sacred Podcast
In this conversation, Peter Casarella joins the host to explore the relationship between art and theology with a focus on both theological aesthetics and the prophetic role of art.

Faith & Leadership

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Eric Williams wearing black clothing and glasses sits in front of Durham Civil Rights mural with his arms folded

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