Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza, Krister Stendahl Research Professor of Divinity, has done pioneering work in biblical interpretation and feminist theology. Her teaching and research focus on questions ...

The Buddhist Ministry Initiative (BMI) at Harvard Divinity School—the first of its kind at a divinity school within a research university in the United States—trains future Buddhist religious ...

Although, there are many requirements for ordination in the Pentecostal Denomination, each student must have a clear understanding of the history, doctrine, principals and practice of Pentecostal ...

Qualifying exams will be held online (via Canvas) on Friday, January 24, 2025. The deadline to register is Friday, January 17, 2025. Students must register online ...

Mayra Rivera is Andrew W. Mellon Professor of Religion and Latinx Studies at Harvard University. Rivera works at the intersections between philosophy of religion, literature, and theories of ...

Requests for Sign Language interpreters and/or CART providers should be made at least two weeks in advance, if possible. Please note that the university will make every effort to secure services, but ...

Susan Shallcross Swartz Professor of the Practice of Christian Studies, Emerita Professor Paulsell retired from active teaching duties at HDS in 2024 and is now a professor emerita. View HDS courses ...

“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 ...

Harvard Divinity School does not accept transfer credits. However, after satisfactory completion of at least one full semester of coursework at HDS, students in the MDiv program may be considered for ...

David D. Hall has taught at HDS since 1989, and was Bartlett Professor of New England Church History until 2008, when he became Bartlett Research Professor. He writes extensively on religion and ...

Student organizations provide opportunities for involvement, leadership, programming, social connections, and experiential learning that are crucial to the educational mission of the Divinity School.

The origins of Harvard Divinity School and of the study of theology at Harvard can be traced back to the very beginning of Harvard College, when an initial fund of 400 pounds from the General Court of ...