Summer Course of Study

Basic Classes

Advanced Classes

All classes shall meet weekdays from Tuesday, June 30 - Friday, July 25, in the Divinity School, unless otherwise indicated.

*Classes will also take place on Monday, June 30th with an abbreviated schedule.

Exam Schedule

Exams are administered during the last week of the Course of Study session according to the following schedule:

Note: Classes not taking an exam will meet as scheduled. Students are expected to attend classes through the final Friday session. Absences may affect grades and course completion.

Meals

Meals are available in the Duke University cafeterias; the Duke Medical Center cafeterias; and the fast-food facilities in the Bryan Center , the University student union. Because of the hospital's schedule and needs, both very early and late meals are available at a reasonable price in the Medical Center cafeterias. In addition to the University facilities, Durham has a wide variety of restaurants, including fast-food chains and low to medium priced restaurants located close to campus.

Many students choose to prepare food in their campus room or apartment. Apartments located on Central Campus are equipped with a kitchen. Students must bring their own cookware and utensils. In addition, students living in Central Campus may bring microwaves or toaster ovens for their use during the school term. Conference Services also has combination dorm-sized microwave/refrigerators available for rent in the residence halls.

Parking and Automobile Registration

Motor Vehicles: All motor vehicles must be registered with the University Parking Services. Parking on campus requires the purchase of a parking permit, which should done prior to your arrival on campus by completing an online application. Students must obey all parking and traffic regulations. To register a car on campus you must have:

1. a valid driver's license
2. the current vehicle registration card
3. the name of your insurance company
4. your social security number

Phone and Cable Television Service

Telephone and cable television service is optional for students. All on-campus residences are equipped with phone, cable and Ethernet internet connections. Duke Office of Information Technology must connect these services. Local phone service, voicemail and 0 plus dialing (collect and credit card) are available. Direct dialing of long distance is unavailable. A variety of cable packages are available. Students must provide their own phone units, televisions and computers.

Mail Service

During your summer stay, all correspondence should be addressed to:

Your Name c/o Course of Study
Duke Divinity School
Box 104146
Durham, NC 27710

Mail will be delivered daily to individual student mailboxes located in the Student Lounge. General mail services are available at the campus post office in the Bryan University Center. Students are asked NOT to forward mail through the U.S. Postal Service from their home address to the Course of Study. Students are encouraged to make arrangements for someone to collect their mail at their home and forward only those items that need immediate attention.

Medical Care

The most convenient and accessible health care to Course of Study students is the Duke University Medical Center, located on the Duke campus. Duke University Medical Center provides a wide variety of health care services, ranging from basic primary care to highly specialized treatments. All students are required to complete the medical information form as part of the registration process. Students with ongoing medical concerns are encouraged to bring pertinent medical records and prescriptions with them if they need medical care during the Course of Study.

Cokesbury Bookstore

Books may be ordered through Cokesbury Bookstore, North Market Square, 1669 North Market Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609, or by fax at (919) 876-8764. The easiest method for ordering books is to use the book order form that will be made available to you upon receipt of your completed application and registration fee. There is a Cokesbury store located in the Divinity School that will be available for student use during Course of Study. Note that the Divinity School Cokesbury store will not stock all Course of Study books. Students should purchase all required textbooks before their arrival.

Library

The Divinity School Library is available for use by Course of Study students. Hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Computer Services

A computer cluster is available in the Divinity School library during regular library hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.). Additional computer clusters on the Duke University campus are available for your word processing use. Included are IBM-PC and Macintosh models. A list of available clusters will be provided during registration. Students will be assigned a temporary Duke University network account upon their arrival. This account provides access to the Duke University network both through on-site computer clusters and for remote system access.

Worship

Worship services will be conducted every day beginning at 9:30 a.m. in Goodson Chapel. The worship leaders and preachers are chosen from students and faculty to represent the diversity of our community.

Choir

The student choir prepares an anthem for the daily chapel services and provides special music for other occasions including Closing Convocation. Choir rehearsals are immediately after daily worship.

Fellowship

Many fellowship opportunities are scheduled during the course of the summer session. Periodic activities scheduled during the afternoons or evenings provide opportunities for students and their families to spend time as a community.

Student Government

Student officers and class representatives are elected annually. They work with the Director and school staff to help maintain the excellent opportunities for fellowship and learning at the school.

Annual Community Luncheon

On Wednesday, July 9, 2008, representatives from our constituent annual conferences visit. There is a luncheon meal over which students meet with their conference representative(s).

Closing Convocation

On the evening of the last Thursday of the summer Course of Study session, a special service of worship is held in Duke University Chapel to close the school and to recognize those students who are completing their fifth year or advanced studies. Immediately after the service a reception for all students and families is held in the Divinity School.