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Lifelong Learning

Study Leave for Ministry Professionals

Duke Divinity School invites ministry professionals of all traditions to spend a week refilling the spiritual well through self-directed study, worship and prayer on the beautiful Duke University campus.

While on campus, study leave participants will have full access to the university and divinity libraries and to community worship and lecture opportunities. In addition, arrangements will be made for class auditing and for conversations with the Divinity School faculty as appropriate to the topic of study.

Study Leave is designed for ministry professionals of all Christian traditions and communions who wish to take a week apart from their normal routine to study at Duke Divinity School. Clergy, Christian educators, church musicians, deacons, elders, lay professionals, lay speakers, parish nurses, program directors and youth directors are invited to apply.

View the program brochure for more information.

2008 Fall Term 2008

2009 Winter/Spring Term

  • September 22-26, 2008
  • October 6-10, 2008
  • October 27-31, 2008
  • November 10-14, 2008
  • November 17-21, 2008
  • January 26-30, 2009
  • February 9-13, 2009
  • March 2-6, 2009
  • March 23-27, 2009
  • April 13-17, 2009

An application is required prior to enrollment. The application for the 2008-2009 program is now available. Return your completed application a minimum of six weeks prior to your intended date of participation to:

Center for Continuing Education – Study Leave
Duke Divinity School
Box 90966
Durham, NC 27708