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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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New Fellowship Program for Students Pursuing Certificate in Black Church Studies or Latinx Studies

Twelve new full-tuition fellowships will support residential Master of Divinity degree program students who pursue a certificate in Black Church Studies or Latinx Studies.

Duke Divinity School to Expand Access to Theological Education with Grant of Nearly $1 Million

The grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc, part of their Pathways for Tomorrow initiative, will support the Hybrid Master of Divinity program and other flexible programs to deliver theological education, including Divinity+.

Duke Divinity Hosts International Dialogue Between Catholics and Baptists

The meeting was part of a series of conversations between the Baptist World Alliance and the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity.

Duke Divinity Receives Grant Supporting Efforts to Overcome Racial Inequities in Health Care

The new program will be run by Professor Patrick Smith and is supported by a $250,000 grant from the John and Wauna Harman Foundation.

New Partnership with NC Wesleyan Accelerates Pathway to Duke Degrees

The Duke Accelerated Pastoral Formation Program offers select NC Wesleyan juniors and seniors the option to begin coursework toward Duke’s Hybrid M.Div.or M.A.C.P. degrees while completing their baccalaureate degree.

Welcoming New Voices to Duke Divinity School Faculty

New Duke Divinity faculty highlight diverse voices and perspectives.

Duke Divinity School Receives $1.5 Million to Support Pastors Who Are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in the Carolinas

This grant from The Duke Endowment will support pastors in Wesleyan traditions to develop retreats and to build networks that recognize the stresses, challenges, and opportunities in their particular communities.

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.

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.

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.