For some, the idea of a chaplain may bring to mind a clear image—a religious leader connected to an institution, such as a ...

As the historic Eduardo Matos Moctezuma Lecture Series came to a close in early October, hundreds of students, faculty, and friends gathered to honor Eduardo Matos Moctezuma and his contributions to ...

Professor Jacob K. Olupona is the Professor of African Religious Traditions at Harvard Divinity School, with a joint appointment as Professor of African and African American Studies in the Faculty of ...

Matthew Ichihashi Potts, MDiv '08, PhD '13, was appointed the Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church and the Plummer Professor of Christian Morals in 2021. Matt has served on the faculty at Harvard ...

The Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas, PhD, is Visiting Professor of Theology at Harvard Divinity School for the 2024-25 academic year. While at HDS, she will teach one course in the fall and one in the spring ...

Preston Williams, who retired in June 2002, became the Houghton Professor in 1971. He has taught previously at four historically black colleges: Johnson C. Smith University, Knoxville College, North ...

Rev. Gloria E. White-Hammond, M.D. is the co-pastor of Bethel AME Church, Boston, MA. She is the founder and executive director of My Sister’s Keeper, a women-led humanitarian and human rights ...

Authentic training for the ministry must include both practical experience and reflection on that experience. The HDS Field Education Program offers guided learning experiences that integrate theory ...

Harvard Divinity School is committed to providing financial assistance to all students who demonstrate need. Knowing how to fund your education is essential. This section will help you understand ...

Kimberley C. Patton specializes in ancient Greek religion and archaeology, with research interests in material religion, iconography, sacrifice, ancient religion and healing, and the ecology of ...

“The MDiv program at Harvard Divinity School is unparalleled in the diversity of the people, perspectives, and vocational pathways it holds together. Yet, all of our students are united in their ...

Karen L. King was appointed to the Divinity School in 1997 and from 2003 to 2009 served as the Winn Professor of Ecclesiastical History. In October 2009, she became the first woman appointed as the ...