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Congratulations to HDS students Paula Ortiz, MDiv ’26, and Lia Pikus, MTS ’26, who have been awarded a Harvard Culture Lab Innovation Fund grant for their Deep Listening Workshop Series!
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HDS Students Win Harvard Culture Lab Grant for Deep Listening Project | Harvard Divinity School
HDS students Paula Ortiz and Lia Pikus are using their grant to launch workshops that foster connection and belonging across campus.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Congratulations to HDS students Paula Ortiz, MDiv ’26, and Lia Pikus, MTS ’26, who have been awarded a Harvard Culture Lab Innovation Fund grant for their Deep Listening Workshop Series!
Read more about the award-winning initiative here!:
Read more about the award-winning initiative here!:
A new exhibit in the HDS library curated by Professor Raúl Zegarra honors the work and legacy of Gustavo Gutiérrez, the influential theologian known as the father of liberation theology.
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Gustavo Gutiérrez Exhibit Explores 50 Years of Liberation Theology | Harvard Divinity School
The exhibit opening event will offer space to gather and reflect on Gutiérrez’s life and legacy.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
A new exhibit in the HDS library curated by Professor Raúl Zegarra honors the work and legacy of Gustavo Gutiérrez, the influential theologian known as the father of liberation theology.
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Last fall, HDS began a strategic planning process with input from the HDS community to outline School-wide priorities. The priorities build on the School's strong foundation, while bringing the future of the study of religion into even greater focus.
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Read here: www.hds.harvard.edu/about/strate...
October 22, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Last fall, HDS began a strategic planning process with input from the HDS community to outline School-wide priorities. The priorities build on the School's strong foundation, while bringing the future of the study of religion into even greater focus.
Read here: www.hds.harvard.edu/about/strate...
Read here: www.hds.harvard.edu/about/strate...
As the assistant director of climate and sustainability at Harvard University's Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability, HDS alum, Leslie Hubbard, MDiv '15, encourages HDS students to stay open and curious to unexpected paths.
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'Stay Open and Curious' | Harvard Divinity School
As the assistant director of climate and sustainability at Harvard University's Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability, Leslie Hubbard, MDiv '15, encourages HDS students to stay open and curi...
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October 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
As the assistant director of climate and sustainability at Harvard University's Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability, HDS alum, Leslie Hubbard, MDiv '15, encourages HDS students to stay open and curious to unexpected paths.
Read here: bit.ly/4oy97Xu
Read here: bit.ly/4oy97Xu
Art can “help us see that which is visible only through slow, sustained attention,” writes Sarah Fleming, MDiv ’21.
In her review of Garth Greenwell’s novel, “Small Rain”, she reflects on how the novel reveals the quiet wonders and intimate moments that close attention makes visible.
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In her review of Garth Greenwell’s novel, “Small Rain”, she reflects on how the novel reveals the quiet wonders and intimate moments that close attention makes visible.
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Small Revelations
Garth Greenwell’s latest novel, Small Rain, centers attention as a moral discipline and asks how art can help us live. By Sarah Fleming
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October 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Art can “help us see that which is visible only through slow, sustained attention,” writes Sarah Fleming, MDiv ’21.
In her review of Garth Greenwell’s novel, “Small Rain”, she reflects on how the novel reveals the quiet wonders and intimate moments that close attention makes visible.
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In her review of Garth Greenwell’s novel, “Small Rain”, she reflects on how the novel reveals the quiet wonders and intimate moments that close attention makes visible.
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Amid music, prayer, and dialogue at the Vatican's third annual World Meeting on Human Fraternity, HDS Dean Marla Frederick and Professor Raúl Zegarra share their reflections on solidarity, justice, faith, and the conference.
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October 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Amid music, prayer, and dialogue at the Vatican's third annual World Meeting on Human Fraternity, HDS Dean Marla Frederick and Professor Raúl Zegarra share their reflections on solidarity, justice, faith, and the conference.
www.hds.harvard.edu/news/2025/10...
www.hds.harvard.edu/news/2025/10...
In her essay “Empire and Epistemicide”, Dr. Annette Yoshiko Reed reflects on the Pax Romana as "an age of devastating warfare."
She finds hope in the work of HDS historian George Foot Moore (1851-1931), which served as a diagnosis and correction of past epistemic erasures.
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She finds hope in the work of HDS historian George Foot Moore (1851-1931), which served as a diagnosis and correction of past epistemic erasures.
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Empire and Epistemicide
Precisely at the times when Jews and Christians were most experiencing the violence of the Roman Empire, some of Rome’s rulers were most vociferously claiming to bring and keep peace. By Annette Yoshi...
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October 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
In her essay “Empire and Epistemicide”, Dr. Annette Yoshiko Reed reflects on the Pax Romana as "an age of devastating warfare."
She finds hope in the work of HDS historian George Foot Moore (1851-1931), which served as a diagnosis and correction of past epistemic erasures.
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She finds hope in the work of HDS historian George Foot Moore (1851-1931), which served as a diagnosis and correction of past epistemic erasures.
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As part of her Certificate in Religion and Public Life (CRPL), Julia Jackson, MDiv Candidate, was able to apply her interests in end-of-life care and bioethics with an internship at the National Home Funeral Alliance (NFHA).
Read more HDS summer experiences here!: bit.ly/4mkfbRF
Read more HDS summer experiences here!: bit.ly/4mkfbRF
A Summer of Service and Scholarship: Harvard Divinity School Faculty and Students Share Their Experiences | Harvard Divinity School
For Sarah Adegbite, Ahmad Greene-Hayes, and Julia Jackson, summer 2025 was dedicated to faith-driven justice work, fruitful academic research, and community-based deathcare.
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September 29, 2025 at 5:27 PM
As part of her Certificate in Religion and Public Life (CRPL), Julia Jackson, MDiv Candidate, was able to apply her interests in end-of-life care and bioethics with an internship at the National Home Funeral Alliance (NFHA).
Read more HDS summer experiences here!: bit.ly/4mkfbRF
Read more HDS summer experiences here!: bit.ly/4mkfbRF
For the Center for the Study of World Religions, Prof. Francis X. Clooney, S.J. reflects on his work with the immersive early Tamil devotional poetry.
Until One Is Immersed: A Journey through Early Tamil Devotional Poetry | Center for the Study of World Religions
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September 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
For the Center for the Study of World Religions, Prof. Francis X. Clooney, S.J. reflects on his work with the immersive early Tamil devotional poetry.
Calling all community members! Join us this fall for an alumnx author series highlighting the power of story, connection, and moments of transformation.
The series will feature: Lynn Cooper, MDiv ’07; Rev. Liz Walker, MDiv ’05; and Mark Longhurst, MDiv ’07
The series will feature: Lynn Cooper, MDiv ’07; Rev. Liz Walker, MDiv ’05; and Mark Longhurst, MDiv ’07
‘From the Heart to the Page’ Highlights Harvard Divinity School Alumnx Authors | Harvard Divinity School
Fall alumnx series highlights the power of story, connection, and moments of transformation.
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September 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Calling all community members! Join us this fall for an alumnx author series highlighting the power of story, connection, and moments of transformation.
The series will feature: Lynn Cooper, MDiv ’07; Rev. Liz Walker, MDiv ’05; and Mark Longhurst, MDiv ’07
The series will feature: Lynn Cooper, MDiv ’07; Rev. Liz Walker, MDiv ’05; and Mark Longhurst, MDiv ’07
That's a wrap on DivEx 2025!
Last week we welcomed 20 DivEx students interested in pursuing graduate studies in religion to campus as they learned more about our degree programs, the HDS community, and our faculty.
Last week we welcomed 20 DivEx students interested in pursuing graduate studies in religion to campus as they learned more about our degree programs, the HDS community, and our faculty.
September 22, 2025 at 5:56 PM
That's a wrap on DivEx 2025!
Last week we welcomed 20 DivEx students interested in pursuing graduate studies in religion to campus as they learned more about our degree programs, the HDS community, and our faculty.
Last week we welcomed 20 DivEx students interested in pursuing graduate studies in religion to campus as they learned more about our degree programs, the HDS community, and our faculty.
For HDS community members Sarah Adegbite, Ahmad Greene-Hayes, and Julia Jackson, summer 2025 was dedicated to faith-driven justice work, fruitful academic research, and demystifying deathcare.
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A Summer of Service and Scholarship: Harvard Divinity School Faculty and Students Share Their Experiences | Harvard Divinity School
For Sarah Adegbite, Ahmad Greene-Hayes, and Julia Jackson, summer 2025 was dedicated to faith-driven justice work, fruitful academic research, and community-based deathcare.
www.hds.harvard.edu
September 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM
For HDS community members Sarah Adegbite, Ahmad Greene-Hayes, and Julia Jackson, summer 2025 was dedicated to faith-driven justice work, fruitful academic research, and demystifying deathcare.
Read more:
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For HDS community members Sarah Adegbite, Ahmad Greene-Hayes, and Julia Jackson, summer 2025 was dedicated to faith-driven justice work, fruitful academic research, and demystifying deathcare.
Read more:
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A Summer of Service and Scholarship: Harvard Divinity School Faculty and Students Share Their Experiences | Harvard Divinity School
For Sarah Adegbite, Ahmad Greene-Hayes, and Julia Jackson, summer 2025 was dedicated to faith-driven justice work, fruitful academic research, and community-based deathcare.
www.hds.harvard.edu
September 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
For HDS community members Sarah Adegbite, Ahmad Greene-Hayes, and Julia Jackson, summer 2025 was dedicated to faith-driven justice work, fruitful academic research, and demystifying deathcare.
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Applications for Fall 2026 admission to HDS are now open!
Deadline: January 5, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET.🗓️
Whether your interest in a divinity degree focuses on academic study, field work, ordained ministry, or other callings, we invite you to learn more about the application: bit.ly/3ZLaszi
Deadline: January 5, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET.🗓️
Whether your interest in a divinity degree focuses on academic study, field work, ordained ministry, or other callings, we invite you to learn more about the application: bit.ly/3ZLaszi
September 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Applications for Fall 2026 admission to HDS are now open!
Deadline: January 5, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET.🗓️
Whether your interest in a divinity degree focuses on academic study, field work, ordained ministry, or other callings, we invite you to learn more about the application: bit.ly/3ZLaszi
Deadline: January 5, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET.🗓️
Whether your interest in a divinity degree focuses on academic study, field work, ordained ministry, or other callings, we invite you to learn more about the application: bit.ly/3ZLaszi
As the new academic year moves full steam ahead, Swami Chidekananda, 2024–25 Hindu Monastic Fellow, reflects on how the Himalayan mountains became "spiritual chaplains" to him after completing his program at HDS.
Read more in Harvard Divinity Bulletin: bit.ly/4mZn6VU
Read more in Harvard Divinity Bulletin: bit.ly/4mZn6VU
The Himalayas as Spiritual Chaplains
The Himalayas become wise, nurturing elders who help the author navigate an unsettling liminal time. By Swami Chidekananda
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September 11, 2025 at 8:53 PM
As the new academic year moves full steam ahead, Swami Chidekananda, 2024–25 Hindu Monastic Fellow, reflects on how the Himalayan mountains became "spiritual chaplains" to him after completing his program at HDS.
Read more in Harvard Divinity Bulletin: bit.ly/4mZn6VU
Read more in Harvard Divinity Bulletin: bit.ly/4mZn6VU
For the 210th Convocation, Harvard Divinity School students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered to celebrate the beginning of another academic year!
Read more about this year’s Convocation festivities here: bit.ly/3HVuGBI
Read more about this year’s Convocation festivities here: bit.ly/3HVuGBI
Harvard Divinity School Convocation Celebrates the Promise of Multireligious Education | Harvard Divinity School
Dean Marla Frederick and Professor David Holland call on the HDS community to embrace inquiry, dialogue, and transformation at the start of the 2025–26 academic year.
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September 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM
For the 210th Convocation, Harvard Divinity School students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered to celebrate the beginning of another academic year!
Read more about this year’s Convocation festivities here: bit.ly/3HVuGBI
Read more about this year’s Convocation festivities here: bit.ly/3HVuGBI
On the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Podcast, Darren Frey, MTS ’04, shares how lessons from HDS shaped his approach to relationship building as founder of Ensemble Insight, a consulting firm that uses behavioral insights to help entrepreneurs make data-informed decisions.
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Behavioral Insights: A Must Have for Founders — HARVARD ALUMNI ENTREPRENEURS
Behavioral insights have the power to predict, shape, and propel the future of a business or an entire industry. With them, companies can grow their sales, improve quality control, and retain staff. B...
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September 8, 2025 at 8:51 PM
On the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Podcast, Darren Frey, MTS ’04, shares how lessons from HDS shaped his approach to relationship building as founder of Ensemble Insight, a consulting firm that uses behavioral insights to help entrepreneurs make data-informed decisions.
🎙️ https://bit.ly/47zu5jo
🎙️ https://bit.ly/47zu5jo
Welcome to the start of fall semester!
September 2, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Welcome to the start of fall semester!
August 25, 2025 at 7:24 PM
As world leaders continue to campaign for an end to war in Ukraine, Chris Herlinger, former Harvard Divinity School resident fellow, shares stories of Ukrainian Catholic sisters and clerics as they reckon with faith amidst destruction and conflict
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Solidarity and Mercy in Ukraine
For Ukrainian Catholic sisters and clerics, the war is a Calvary and resurrection narrative. By Chris Herlinger
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August 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
As world leaders continue to campaign for an end to war in Ukraine, Chris Herlinger, former Harvard Divinity School resident fellow, shares stories of Ukrainian Catholic sisters and clerics as they reckon with faith amidst destruction and conflict
Read more: bit.ly/41aBsKi
Read more: bit.ly/41aBsKi
In his latest book, "Israel’s Day of Light and Joy: The Origin, Development, and Enduring Meaning of the Jewish Sabbath,” HDS Professor Jon D. Levenson explores the Sabbath’s origins: bit.ly/4m0gGoR
A Very Special (and Mysterious) Day
A Q&A with Jon D. Levenson on his new book, Israel’s Day of Light and Joy: The Origin, Development, and Enduring Meaning of the Jewish Sabbath. By Faye Bodley-Dangelo
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August 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
In his latest book, "Israel’s Day of Light and Joy: The Origin, Development, and Enduring Meaning of the Jewish Sabbath,” HDS Professor Jon D. Levenson explores the Sabbath’s origins: bit.ly/4m0gGoR
Akhil Gupta came to Harvard in 2015 as an Advanced Leadership Initiative fellow focused on impact investing—but a course on religion and world peace changed his path.
Now on the HDS Dean’s Council, he champions religious literacy to bridge divides and build peace.
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Now on the HDS Dean’s Council, he champions religious literacy to bridge divides and build peace.
Read more: bit.ly/41pkYOi
On Religion and Human Flourishing: A Conversation with Akhil Gupta | Harvard Divinity School
Akhil Gupta, a former fellow at Harvard's Advanced Leadership Initiative and a member of the Dean's Council at HDS, is leading efforts to promote interreligious dialogue, religious literacy, and human...
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August 6, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Akhil Gupta came to Harvard in 2015 as an Advanced Leadership Initiative fellow focused on impact investing—but a course on religion and world peace changed his path.
Now on the HDS Dean’s Council, he champions religious literacy to bridge divides and build peace.
Read more: bit.ly/41pkYOi
Now on the HDS Dean’s Council, he champions religious literacy to bridge divides and build peace.
Read more: bit.ly/41pkYOi
Francis Schüssler Fiorenza, a prominent figure in theology and longtime faculty member at Harvard Divinity School, has died at 84.
He was the Charles Chauncey Stillman Research Professor and a devoted mentor to students and scholars across the globe.
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He was the Charles Chauncey Stillman Research Professor and a devoted mentor to students and scholars across the globe.
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In Remembrance: Francis Schüssler Fiorenza, Esteemed Harvard Divinity School Theologian | Harvard Divinity School
Francis Schüssler Fiorenza, a towering figure in theology and longtime faculty member at Harvard Divinity School (HDS), died recently at the age of 84.
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July 29, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Francis Schüssler Fiorenza, a prominent figure in theology and longtime faculty member at Harvard Divinity School, has died at 84.
He was the Charles Chauncey Stillman Research Professor and a devoted mentor to students and scholars across the globe.
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He was the Charles Chauncey Stillman Research Professor and a devoted mentor to students and scholars across the globe.
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Familiar faces fill the latest Harvard Divinity Bulletin, featuring Dean Marla Frederick, HDS faculty, alums & more!
Cover by Diana Ejaita, a multihyphenate artist, illustrator, and contributor to the "The New Yorker" since 2019. Art direction by Point Five Design.
Read here!: bit.ly/4meizOB
Cover by Diana Ejaita, a multihyphenate artist, illustrator, and contributor to the "The New Yorker" since 2019. Art direction by Point Five Design.
Read here!: bit.ly/4meizOB
July 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Familiar faces fill the latest Harvard Divinity Bulletin, featuring Dean Marla Frederick, HDS faculty, alums & more!
Cover by Diana Ejaita, a multihyphenate artist, illustrator, and contributor to the "The New Yorker" since 2019. Art direction by Point Five Design.
Read here!: bit.ly/4meizOB
Cover by Diana Ejaita, a multihyphenate artist, illustrator, and contributor to the "The New Yorker" since 2019. Art direction by Point Five Design.
Read here!: bit.ly/4meizOB
What’s the link between spirituality and leadership in a results-driven world?
The Spiritual Lives of Leaders course at Harvard Business School brings together voices from across Harvard, including HDS, to explore how spirituality shapes purpose-driven leadership.
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The Spiritual Lives of Leaders course at Harvard Business School brings together voices from across Harvard, including HDS, to explore how spirituality shapes purpose-driven leadership.
Read more: bit.ly/44RCxYp
Keeping the Faith
A new course investigates the powerful connections between belief, spirituality, and leadership
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July 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
What’s the link between spirituality and leadership in a results-driven world?
The Spiritual Lives of Leaders course at Harvard Business School brings together voices from across Harvard, including HDS, to explore how spirituality shapes purpose-driven leadership.
Read more: bit.ly/44RCxYp
The Spiritual Lives of Leaders course at Harvard Business School brings together voices from across Harvard, including HDS, to explore how spirituality shapes purpose-driven leadership.
Read more: bit.ly/44RCxYp