Duke Divinity School seeks to form students theologically for Christian ministry, lay and ordained. One of 13 United Methodist theological seminaries in the United States, the Divinity School is firmly committed to the Christian church.

With dozens of Christian denominations and communities of faith represented among students, staff and faculty members, the Divinity School enjoys rich ecumenical conversation and daily worship opportunities encouraged by the Baptist House of Studies, the Anglican Episcopal House of Studies, the Office of Black Church Studies, the Hispanic House of Studies, and the Methodist House. 

The Divinity School benefits from a library and other resources in a university that values interdisciplinary study. Located at the center of a major research university, Duke Divinity School practices and requires a high standard of academic performance. The critical theological reflection required of students and modeled by faculty members focuses both upon and within the Christian tradition while at the same time valuing and participating in that tradition. This integrated theological formation is characterized by the degree requirements that include traditional and creative coursework as well as spiritual formation and field education.

Largely a residential learning community, student life at the Divinity School includes many facets. Students at the Divinity School are primarily formed for Christian ministry through the school’s degree programs, by regular and diverse worship, through numerous student activities and organizations, as well as opportunities to serve neighborhoods within the United States and throughout the world.

For additional information on curriculum, faculty, policies and more, please see the Divinity Bulletin.