Latest News

Read about the latest news and happenings at the school.
September 6, 2024
Griffith, newly appointed assistant professor of American church history, has been given the honor by the Center for the Study of Religion & American Culture.
Graduate Students Synthesize AI, Ethics, and Theology
August 20, 2024
A summer seminar drew on expertise at Duke in literature, theology, and data science to better understand the implications of artificial intelligence.
Luke Bretherton Named New Canon and Regius Professor of Moral and Pastoral Theology at Christ Church, Oxford
June 13, 2024
King Charles of England has approved Bretherton's appointment, which includes ordination as a Canon of the Cathedral and duties as a Church of England priest. Bretherton will also assume the role of director of the McDonald Centre for Theology, Ethics, and Public Life.

Feature Stories

Stories of Divinity School witness, outreach, creativity, and impact in the world.
An Interview With Kevin Hart, Theologian and Poet
August 28, 2024
We interview new faculty member Kevin Hart, Jo Rae Wright University Distinguished Professor, on the layers of his scholarly work, his involvement with Catholic initiatives at secular universities, and the themes from his latest book.
Wellness & Restoration: TMC Alumna Leads Effort to Extend Mental Health Care to Asheboro Community
August 20, 2024
First United Methodist Church of Asheboro has deeply integrated mental health care into its ministry, providing clinical mental health counseling through its Wellness & Restoration program, led by TMC alumna Dr. Robin Liles.
Students Pursue Passions in Summer Field Education Placements
August 13, 2024
M.Div. students at Duke Divinity School are offered the unique opportunity to serve in field education placements, fully immersing into a ministry context for the entire summer to learn practical skills from a trained supervisor to prepare for their future in ministry. See a few snapshots of what our students have been doing this summer.

Opinions

Viewpoints from Duke Divinity faculty, alumni, and staff.
The Headlines Reinforce Babel, but We Are in Pentecost!
May 13, 2024
In the midst of overwhelming news of the world, three enduring and reassuring teachings of Pentecost should prevail, writes Dean Edgardo Colón-Emeric in Faith & Leadership.
Cynthia Hale preaches in Goodson Chapel
October 11, 2023
The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Hale argues that the church must develop a social justice ministry to be faithful to the call of Jesus.
Dean Edgardo Colón-Emeric stands in front of the Pentecost Window at Duke Divinity School.
March 9, 2023
The case for Christian unity and dreaming in line with Pentecost, writes Duke Divinity School Dean Edgardo Colón-Emeric.

Faculty in the Media

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Christianity Today
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Religion News Service
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Re-Enchanting Podcast

DIVINITY Magazine

DIVINITY magazine represents the engagement of Duke Divinity School with important topics and invites friends, supporters, alumni, and others in our community to participate in the story of what is happening here.
Fall 2023
Volume: 22
Issue Number: 1

Latest Faculty Books

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Recent Videos and Podcasts

View our latest featured videos about our school and community and listen to podcasts highlighting our faculty.
The Best of You Podcast with Dr. Alison Cook
In this episode, Kinghorn discusses his new book, "Wayfaring: A Christian Approach to Mental Health Care," and offers a Christian vision of flourishing.
On Call Podcast
The On Call podcast is dedicated to interviewing people on the nature of calling and vocation. Revs. Adam Benson and Amie Stewart interview subjects including Professors Jerusha Neal, Will Willimon, Ellen Davis, and others.
2024 will see more than sixty countries hold national elections and more than two billion people eligible to vote - including an imminent election in the UK and what looks to be a historic election in the US.

Faith & Leadership

Online Magazine and Resource

A learning resource for Christian leaders and their institutions from Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

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Eric Williams wearing black clothing and glasses sits in front of Durham Civil Rights mural with his arms folded

Faculty Experts

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