For some, the idea of a chaplain may bring to mind a clear image—a religious leader connected to an institution, such as a ...

View HDS courses taught by Stephanie Paulsell in the my.harvard Course Search. Also view FAS courses taught by Stephanie Paulsell. (HDS students: for jointly offered ...

The special student program affords a one-time opportunity for nondegree students to do coursework at Harvard Divinity School. Students in this category may enroll for a maximum of eight half courses ...

Religion can intersect with and inform nearly every field of study—from education to advocacy, literature to law, and policy to ethical business practices. The master of theological studies (MTS) ...

David Holland serves as the Bartlett Professor of New England Church History at Harvard Divinity School. In July 2024, he became HDS associate dean for faculty and academic affairs. His research ...

David Hempton has taught at Harvard since 2007, when he moved from his position as University Professor at Boston University. He served as Dean of the Faculty of Divinity at HDS from 2012 to 2023.

Merit-based aid is institutional grant aid that is offered to students based on the overall strength of their admissions application. Need-based grant aid is institutional grant aid that is based on ...

Student organizations provide opportunities for involvement, leadership, programming, social connections, and experiential learning that are crucial to the educational mission of the Divinity School.

The master of theology (ThM) program affords an opportunity for students who have received the master of divinity (MDiv) degree or its equivalent (three years of graduate theological study) to pursue ...

Terry Tempest Williams joined HDS as a writer-in-residence for the 2017–18 academic year and is continuing until June 30, 2025. She is the author of numerous books, including the environmental ...

The origins of Harvard Divinity School and of the study of theology at Harvard can be traced back to the very beginning of Harvard College, when an initial fund of 400 pounds from the General Court of ...

We invite all alumni and friends to join public events hosted by the School. You can see recordings from the past year and beyond on the HDS YouTube channel. Each year, the Alumni/Alumnae Council ...