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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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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.

Bishop Arichea, Bible Scholar, dies at 87

Bishop Daniel C. Arichea Jr., Duke M.R.E. '60, Ph.D. '65, was a visionary leader in the United Methodist Church and also taught at Duke as bishop in residence.

Stephen Chapman Named Barclay Fellow

Stephen B. Chapman has been named the William Barclay Distinguished Visiting Fellow in Biblical Studies for 2021-22 at the University of Glasgow.

Michael Vazquez, MTS '20, Named Faith Leader to Watch

Vazquez, director of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Religion and Faith Program, was named one of "21 Faith Leaders To Watch in 2021" by the Center for American Progress.