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Chavis speaks to the DDS community in a Westbrook classroom

Benjamin Chavis Jr., M.Div. '80, Leads Conversation on Justice

Civil rights leader the Rev. Dr. Chavis coined the term environmental racism and has been working in justice ministries for decades.

The crucifer carries the cross from the alter toward the entrance of Duke Chapel.

Opening Convocation Welcomes New Entering Class

In his sermon, Dean Colón-Emeric reflected on the school’s Pentecost journey and the promise of an ecumenical community.

Fuller Seminary Names David Emmanuel Goatley as Sixth President

Professor Goatley will assume his new role at Fuller in January 2023.

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Hybrid Programs Drive Largest Incoming Class at Duke Divinity

The school welcomed its largest incoming class yet, with hybrid students driving growth and bringing practical ministry experience.

Edgardo Colón-Emeric Installed as Dean of Divinity School

Edgardo Colón-Emeric was installed as the 16^th dean of the Divinity School by Duke University Provost Sally Kornbluth on August 31 in Duke University Chapel.

Powery to Serve Third Term as Dean of Duke Chapel

The Rev. Luke Powery, who has served since 2012 as Dean of Duke Chapel, has been reappointed to a third five-year term following the completion of a university review, President Vincent E. Price said this week.

Gift of $3 Million to Support Duke Initiatives in Theology and the Arts

McDonald Agape Foundation gift will enlarge capacity for research and programming for the Duke Divinity School initiative.

New Faculty Member Polly Ha to Deliver Langford Lecture

Polly Ha, associate professor of the history of Christianity, has been selected to deliver a prestigious Langford Lecture, awarded to new or newly promoted Duke faculty.

Duke Divinity Announces New Director of Spiritual Formation

Rev. Dr. Michael Long, M.Div. ’12, D.Min. ’18, will join the school in the newly created role that helps cultivate students for Christian leadership.

Norbert Wilson Selected President-Elect of Agricultural & Applied Economics Association

Wilson, professor of food, economics, and community, will begin his term in August.

New Duke Divinity Dean Edgardo Colón-Emeric Steps into Office

In July, new Duke Divinity Dean Edgardo Colón-Emeric and Vice Dean for Faculty C. Kavin Rowe began their terms of leadership after appointments by Duke University Provost Sally Kornbluth.

Duke Divinity Announces New Certificate in Latinx Studies

The certificate will help prepare students for ministry in Hispanic/Latinx churches and communities in the U.S.

Duke Divinity Announces New Certificate in Worship

Duke Divinity announces a new Certificate in Worship in response to listening sessions on racial justice and cultural competency.