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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.

Colón-Emeric Appointed to 5-Year Term as Dean of Duke Divinity School

A global leader in ecumenical dialogue and scholar of reconciliation theology, Colón-Emeric has been at the Divinity School since 2007.

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Duke Chapel Christmas Eve Special Features Divinity School Participants

The pre-recorded special, “The Marvel of this Night: Christmas at Duke University Chapel,” will air on CBS stations nationwide and be livestreamed on Dec. 24 at 11:35 p.m.

One Doctor, 750,000 Patients, in a War Zone

Dr. Thomas Catena, the only surgeon serving 750,000 people in a remote and war-torn area of Sudan, gave a lecture about the mental, physical and psychological challenges of his work and about the Christian faith that sustains him.

Duke Divinity School Announces 52 Full-Tuition Scholarships through New Thriving Communities Fellowship Program

The fellowship will provide 52 new full-tuition scholarships over the next four years and equip students for innovative, pastoral leadership for the church and their communities.

Duke Receives $12 Million to Strengthen Divinity Leadership, Service

The Duke Endowment grant will create new scholarships, strengthen the doctor of theology program, and support lifelong learning for pastors.

Edgardo Colón-Emeric: Called to Much More than Just Saving Souls

Colón-Emeric invites Christians to take up the work of reconciliation.

Divinity Dean Greg Jones' Term Extended Through 2023

L. Gregory Jones, who was currently serving a three-year term as dean of the Divinity School, had his term as dean extended for a full five years through 2023,

Dean Gregory Jones on Capitol Hill

Dean Jones headed to DC to highlight Duke Divinity School’s work throughout North Carolina to the state’s congressional delegation and explain how faith-based entities are well suited to help communities and government leaders solve structural problems throughout the state.

New Endowment to Support Thomas Gerard Catena Lectureship

This gift will endow a new lecture series within the Theology, Medicine, and Culture initative at Duke Divinity School.

Christian-Muslim Delegation from Republic of Georgia Visits Divinity School

The Baptist House of Studies hosted a delegation of Christians and Muslims from the Republic of Georgia on Oct. 11.

Duke Divinity D.Min. Program Receives Top Ranking

TheBestSchools.org gives top ranking to Doctor of Ministry program at Duke Divinity School.