2006 Archive

12/21/06 Order Recordings from Convocation & Pastors' School

Lectures and sermons are available on CD and cassette

12/19/06 Seminar to Examine Spirituality and Religiousness in the Psychosocial Dimension of Schizophrenia

Jan. 11 presentation features a psychiatrist working in Switzerland

12/01/06 Under the Baobab Tree

A periodic reflection on the life of Duke Divinity School by Dean L. Gregory Jones

12/01/06 Timothy Tyson Wins Major Award for “Blood Done Sign My Name”

Book examining racial and social upheaval in Oxford, N.C. earns honor from University of Louisville and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

11/08/06 Center for Reconciliation Leaders Spearhead African Gathering on Social Conflicts

Partners pursue peace-building within a theological context

11/02/06 Pilgrimage to Mark Charles Wesley Tercentenary

Destinations in England include historic sites London, Epworth, Oxford and Bristol

10/25/06 South African Journalist John Allen to Lecture Nov. 9

Allen recently authored biography of Archbishop Desmond Tutu

10/24/06 Martha Goodson, Longtime Friend of Duke Divinity School, Died Oct. 22

Visitation is Oct. 24 in Winston-Salem; burial is Oct. 25 in Greensboro

10/19/06 Under the Baobab Tree

A periodic reflection on the life of Duke Divinity School by Dean L. Gregory Jones

10/10/06 Divinity School Library Offers Free Online Access to Journals

ATLAS service, available to alumni, includes more than 80 publications

10/10/06 Retreat Focuses on Improving Care for Gravely Ill Children

Parents helped develop educational program, which goes beyond clinical issues

10/09/06 Arichea Receives Distinguished Alumni Award

Bishop in residence at Duke Divinity School has served churches around the world

09/28/06 2006 State of the School

Transitions of 2005-06 present challenges and opportunities

09/21/06 Global Praise Service of Music and Testimonies

Sept. 26 service celebrates the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the church in the world

09/21/06 Under the Baobab Tree

A periodic reflection on the life of Duke Divinity School by Dean L. Gregory Jones

09/15/06 2006 Gardner C. Taylor Lecture Series

Oct. 3-4 event features Rev. Dr. James Forbes Jr., Senior Minister, The Riverside Church, New York City

09/15/06 Under the Baobab Tree

A periodic reflection on the life of Duke Divinity School by Dean L. Gregory Jones

09/14/06 Taking Charge of Pain

Sept. 26 event focuses on pain management

09/06/06 Love God, Honor the Land, Celebrate Community

Two-day event focuses on rural communities and the ministry of rural churches

08/31/06 Christian Response to Nazism and the Holocaust

Fall film series to explore questions of faith and culture

08/31/06 Dean L. Gregory Jones' Opening Convocation Sermon

"If we are centered in Christ, then we can face any challenges..."

08/24/06 Called to Follow, Called to Lead

Register now for the 2006 Convocation & Pastors’ School, Oct. 9-11

08/10/06 Incoming Students Serve Through Project Bridddge

The program, which includes Christian outreach and community service, is Aug. 13-18

08/10/06 Opening Convocation Aug. 30

Service begins at 10 a.m. in Duke Chapel

07/12/06 Divinity School Welcomes Summer Course of Study Students

Month-long program includes 174 pastors from 22 annual conferences

07/11/06 Youth Academy Daily Journal

Take an inside look at the life and ministry of the Duke Youth Academy for Christian Formation

06/21/06 Students Engage Racial, Economic Divisions Through Summer Placements

“Teaching Communities” program enlists renowned ministries of reconciliation in five cities

06/15/06 Divinity Media Fellow Reflects on Experience

Journalist, author Mark Pinsky became the divinity school's first media fellow in the spring 2006 semester

06/09/06 Restructuring in Academic Affairs

Dean L. Gregory Jones announces leadership changes effective July 1

05/31/06 Students Dive Into Theology

High school students spend two weeks immersed in Christian community at the Duke Youth Academy

05/16/06 Marks of Authentic Ministry

Dr. Peter Storey's Baccalaureate Sermon, May 13, 2006

05/05/06 Program to Address Rural Church Challenges

Duke Divinity School works with The Duke Endowment on a wide-ranging effort in North Carolina

05/02/06 Theology and Medicine to Host National Event

Health Ministries Association Conference will draw hundreds to Durham June 22-25

04/28/06 Audio Recordings of the April 25 Discussion on “The Da Vinci Code”

Talk at the divinity school featured Duke Professor Richard Hays, UNC Professor Bart Ehrman

04/25/06 Professor David Steinmetz Joins Academy of Arts & Sciences

Other new fellows include two former U.S. presidents

04/24/06 Baccalaureate May 13; Commencement May 14

Professor Peter Storey to preach at divinity baccalaureate

04/20/06 Scholars to Discuss Questions Raised by “The Da Vinci Code"

Talk to feature Duke Divinity Professor Richard Hays, UNC Professor Bart Ehrman

04/06/06 Stations of the Passion

Art installation displayed in Goodson Chapel balcony April 10-12

03/31/06 Right-to-Die Case Lawyer to Speak at Duke Divinity School

Guest Bill Colby authored "Long Goodbye: The Death of Nancy Cruzan"

03/30/06 Divinity School Responds To Events Surrounding Duke Lacrosse Team

Community expresses lament through various activities

03/29/06 Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture Series

April 4 & 5 featuring Drs. Teresa Fry-Brown and William Barber

03/08/06 Theologian Renita Weems to Deliver Women’s Week Keynote Lecture

Women’s Week events will be March 27-31

02/28/06 Hope and Healing in Mississippi

Divinity school faculty, staff, students assist pastors with hurricane recovery

02/16/06 Th.D. Gains Approval

First students to enroll in fall semester 2006

02/12/06 Jones Reappointed Dean of Duke Divinity School

Formal approval for third five-year term expected in February

02/10/06 Replacing Lost Libraries

Divinity school works with publishers to bring new books to Gulf Coast pastors

02/09/06 Duke Baptists Celebrate Baptist Heritage Week Feb. 20-23

Baptist students and faculty at Duke Divinity School will celebrate their religious and denominational legacy with a “Baptist Heritage Week” Feb. 20-23.

02/06/06 Gender, Theology and Ministry

First group of students in the certificate program present projects this spring

01/19/06 Professor David Steinmetz Receives Career Honors

ASCH recently celebrated his research and teaching