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The Duke Chronicle has named Professor Powery a Duke leader "for his guidance on matters of race and ethics and his constant spiritual support for the entire university."

Dr. Brent Strawn and graduate Caleb Strawn at the 97th Baccalaureate Service

Celebrating the 2023 Graduates of Duke Divinity School

The school celebrated its 97^th Baccalaureate Service on May 13, with Dr. Warren Smith, professor of historical theology and director of the Th.D. program, preaching.

Williams to Direct the Office of Black Church Studies

Williams, who currently serves as curator of religion for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, will assume the role on July 1.

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Duke Divinity School Receives Grant for $1 Million to Strengthen Preaching Program

The grant from the Lilly Endowment's Compelling Preaching Initiative will help launch the Transformative Preaching Lab to prepare theologically informed and culturally competent preachers.

Patrick Smith Named 2023 Fellow in the ACC Academic Leadership Network

Fellows from all ACC institutions will meet throughout the year to engage with peers across the ACC and discuss academic leadership and issues in higher education.

Karen Westerfield Tucker, M.Div. '79) Receives Berakah Award

Tucker, M.Div. '79, is the 2023 recipient of the prestigious award presented by the North American Academy of Liturgy to liturgical scholars and practitioners in recognition of distinguished contribution to the profession.

Clergy Learn Ways to Tackle Stress to Better Serve Others

A Duke project is teaching stress reduction techniques to help North Carolina ministers cope with the demands of their calling.

Casarella Meets with Pope for Ecumenical Dialogue

Professor of Theology Peter Casarella met with Pope Francis as part of the Baptist-Catholic International Dialogue.

Duke Divinity School Celebrates Advent

This Advent, the Duke Divinity community is spending time in shared reflection and joy-filled traditions with faculty devotions, decorated hallways, and cookie recipes.

Charles Campbell Honored with Homiletics Lifetime Achievement Award

Campbell was honored by the Academy of Homiletics for his lifetime of work focusing on the biblical, theological, and ethical dimensions of preaching.

Baptist Alum Charts New Path for Historic Church

Rev. Dr. Chauncey Harrison, D.Min. '21, is charting a new path for Zion Baptist Church in Philadelphia.

Eric Lewis Williams, M.Div. '05, Curates Faith Exhibit for Smithsonian

“Spirit in the Dark: Religion in Black Music, Activism and Popular Culture” at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture highlights the religion and resiliency of Black Americans.

Abdullah Antepli Receives Daniel Pearl Award from Anti-Defamation League

The award honors his work in building bridges of understanding between Jews and Muslims and for promoting peace and religious tolerance.