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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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Faith & Leadership receives 2021 ACP awards

The online offering of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity has won three awards, including first-place recognition for web redesign.

Strawn Named Distinguished Professor

Brent Strawn has been named Moody Smith Distinguished Professor of Old Testament, effective July 1.

Celebrating Duke Divinity Class of 2022

The 96^th Baccalaureate Service at Duke Divinity School honored the nearly 200 graduates of 2022 and encouraged them to follow God's call despite fear.

Faculty Garner Awards and Recognition

Duke Divinity faculty have been recognized in 2021–22 with awards, grants, and media influence.

Patrick Smith Receives the 2022 Pellegrino Award

Patrick Smith received the award at Samford University's 2022 Healthcare Ethics and Law Conference, which aims to encourage dialogue about pressing health care and law issues.

Student Exhibition at Duke Chapel Depicts Saints, Past and Present

Divinity School student Rebekah Schultz is this year’s C. Eric Lincoln Fellow in Theology and Art.

Luke Bretherton Appointed Visiting Professor at St. Mellitus College

Professor Bretherton will continue his roles as Robert E. Cushman Distinguished Professor of Moral and Political Theology and senior fellow of the Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke while he takes on his new role in London in September.

Wilson Appointed to Lead Duke World Food Policy Center in July 2022

Norbert Wilson, professor of food, economics and community in the Divinity School, will become the new director of the World Food Policy Center and also professor of public policy in the Sanford School.

Quinton Dixie Understands the Value of a Cultural Legacy

The professor of Christian history and Black Church studies wants the church to use its resources to shape communities.

Stanley Hauerwas Given Lifetime Achievement Award

The award recognizes outstanding, sustained, and substantive contributions of the recipient that have advanced the field of Christian ethics.