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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Celebrating 20 years of HDS's DivEx program!! The program introduces college students and recent graduates to HDS and the range of paths that an HDS education can open. Read more about the program's impact here: bit.ly/47nSVBs

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

For HDS students Paige Scanlon, Ed Shea, Dua Zahra, and Audrey Zhou, summer 2026 was dedicated to advancing interfaith religious literacy, prison ministry, and providing spiritual care on the streets of San Francisco. Read more about how they put their learning into practice bit.ly/4cN5Ik7

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We are excited to share our fall 2027 application for admission is now live!! Ready to make a world of difference? Begin your application for one of degree programs today. bit.ly/4xp2VFb

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Did you know Alice Hoffman's newest novel, “The Witches of Cambridge,” got its start in a class at Harvard Divinity School? Ahead of the novel's release and the movie premiere of "Practical Magic 2," Hoffman (MRPL '24) spoke with the Boston Globe about her process. bit.ly/3UMnnSO

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Cover of the book "The Witches of Cambridge" by Alice Hoffman. The design features a large intricate rose with mystical symbols and constellations on a black background. The author's name and previous work, "The Practical Magic Series," are mentioned.

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

A moment for campus in the Summer months! 👏 🌸☀️

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

What was religious life like in America in 1776? For the Harvard Religion Beat podcast, HDS professor Catherine Brekus explores the beliefs, practices, and people that shaped the religious world during the American Revolution. Read more: bit.ly/4fdfsFK

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The latest edition of Harvard Divinity Bulletin is here! Jennifer Scheper Hughes' cover story discusses how Mexican Christianity is not primarily the creation of Spanish missionaries but of Indigenous ancestors who labored across generations to render an authentic faith. bit.ly/4meizOB

The cover of Harvard Divinity Bulletin, Spring/Summer 2024 issue. It features a person draped in a large image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, standing with a child wearing colorful traditional clothing. The headline reads "Ruin and Redemption in Mexican Catholicism" by Jennifer Scheper Hughes. Additional articles mentioned include one on climate change and another on Henry David Thoreau’s relationship with nature.

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Alex Bayer and Rachael Schremp, both MTS ’26, have received 2026-27 Harvard Traveling Fellowships. Alex is going to Berlin to explore what film can do as a medium for spiritual insight and healing. Rachael is going to Oxford to work with and research a medieval manuscript. bit.ly/4fTbZgD

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Applications for DivEx 2026 are now open! The DivEx program is a three-day opportunity to learn more about HDS, our graduate programs, faculty members, and class offerings. If you are a senior in college or within one year of graduation this program is for you. bit.ly/3ZPT5y8

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Ivy Wang, MDiv '26, MPA '26, and Sally Wang, MDiv '26, are the 2026 recipients of the Frederick Buechner Prize! The honor is awarded each year to graduating MDiv students whose senior papers best reflect the literary imagination of the late writer and theologian. Read more: bit.ly/4dZlSXd

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Today we celebrate all you have accomplished, all that you are, and all you will continue to become. Congratulations, Class of 2026!

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Keep shining, graduates! We began graduation celebrations with the Class of 2026 at the Multireligious Commencement Service. Students provided offerings through song, dance, prayer, and readings from their spiritual practices. Professor Tracey Hucks offered the faculty address to the class.

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A group of people in graduation attire walk in a procession outdoors. They are passing under a large banner displaying various religious and spiritual symbols, including a globe, a dove, a cross, a menorah, a crescent moon, and others. Colorful decorations hang above, and there are tents and greenery in the background.

A person holds up a program for the "Multireligious Commencement Service for the Class of 2026" at Harvard University, featuring the Harvard Divinity School crest. The date is May 27, 2026, at 3:30 PM.

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

While at HDS, former U.S. Congressman Ric Keller, MRPL ’26, explored difference both in and out of the classroom, gathering insights he’ll use to help leaders disagree better without losing trust. Read more about Ric's journey: bit.ly/3RQr6x7 #HDSGrad #Harvard26 #Harvard

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

For Ellie Ashby, MTS ’26, the study of religion is inseparable from storytelling—tracing how faith is practiced, embodied, and understood in everyday life. Read more: bit.ly/4f3Rmhc #HDSGrad #Harvard26 #harvard

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

As he approaches commencement, Ke’Von Singleton, MDiv ’26, reflects on a journey shaped by ministry and leadership. Now serving as executive pastor at Western Avenue Baptist Church, he plans to pursue a PhD studying Black churches as "sites of resilience." bit.ly/4eXNH4s

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

From theology studies at Cambridge to research on slavery, ritual, and the Black Atlantic world at HDS, Sarah Adegbite, MTS '26, explores how enslaved communities used faith and ritual to endure and resist. After graduation, she heads into a Harvard PhD in religion. 🎓 ✨ bit.ly/4uSTtJd

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Before arriving at Harvard Divinity School, Sabbi Lall, MDiv ’26, discovered a calling to chaplaincy through teaching yoga and meditation. Now, she leaves HDS with renewed confidence in the journey ahead as she prepares to serve as a CPE resident at Mass General Brigham. Read more: bit.ly/3RiGsKz

Sabbi Lall, MDiv '26, seated in front of a wood-paneled wall at Williams Chapel

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

As the American Unitarian Association marks its 200th anniversary, a look at the deep and evolving ties between Unitarian Universalism and Harvard Divinity School. Read more: bit.ly/4tt2NSZ

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A large, elegant room featuring a high ceiling with ornate chandeliers. Walls are lined with dark wood paneling and tall, arched windows with stained glass elements. Rows of wooden chairs are arranged in a U-shape around a central patterned rug, reminiscent of a formal or judicial setting.

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Celebrating the 2026 Gomes Honors recipients! This year’s theme, “Courage with Humility,” honors community members whose lives and work reflect the willingness to lead with conviction while remaining open to the wisdom of others. Read more: bit.ly/4uwyoUL

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

In this episode of Meaning Makers of HDS, airing in Earth Month, Aliyah Collins, MDiv '23, speaks about her impactful work in environmental advocacy and how she helps communities take hopeful action and find meaning in the wake of severe weather events. Listen here: bit.ly/4n4fiD4

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Professor Tracey E. Hucks has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s oldest and most esteemed honorary societies. Read more about her career as a scholar of Africana religious studies and American religious history: bit.ly/49fgaPn

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Recently, the HDS Film Fest hosted filmmakers and panelists from across the globe. Audiences engaged in meaningful discussions about how religious themes are represented through cinema. Highlights included panel discussions and screenings of student films, independent films, and studio films.

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Meet Jack Tripp, MTS ’25, a ceramic artist and recent alum who sees theology as a process of co-creation with the world around him. Now teaching English at Moses Brown School in Providence, RI, he inspires students through the arts each day. Read more: bit.ly/4meEFS5

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

HDS alum, André Holland, MRPL ’25, known for "Selma" (2014) and Oscar-winning "Moonlight "(2016), sees film as a force for meaningful change. Now a fellow at Harvard’s Hutchins Center, he explores how arts, education, and community can build a more just world. Read more: bit.ly/4sH6rsR

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

During her time at HDS, Hannah DeSouza, MDiv ’25, won the 2025 Billings Preaching Prize, led in Harambee, and sang at the Multireligious Commencement Service. She now continues her work as a visiting scholar at Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio. Read more in the Dean's Report: bit.ly/4bmdGAk

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Happy Open House for Admitted Students Day!

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

We are thrilled to share that applications for Harvard Divinity School's Summer Language Program are now open! The SLP is an eight-week, online intensive language study program designed specifically for the curriculum in theological and religious studies. Learn more: bit.ly/3ReDdk1

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

In the most recent episode of the Harvard Religion Beat, Reverend Kelly Brown Douglas discusses the enduring struggle for justice and the role of hope in confronting it: www.hds.harvard.edu/news/2026/03...

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Does AI align with human values, and will AI get out of control? In their course “AI Ethics and Society” at Harvard Divinity School, David Lamberth and Richard Geruson explore the types of harms that we confront in artificial intelligence.

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Join us for next week for a panel discussion of "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History", a four-part PBS series written and narrated by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., tracing the rich, complex relationship between Black and Jewish Americans. bit.ly/4uBcQan @wgbh.org

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Through personal story and theological reflection, HDS faculty examined how different Christian traditions wrestle with faith, justice, and love in the latest installment in OCB’s Building Community Through Love series. Read more: bit.ly/3Phr1RL

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Congratulations to the newly admitted students of Harvard Divinity School!🎉 Admissions decision emails for the 2026-27 academic year have been released, and we are excited to welcome you to the HDS community. See you soon! #HarvardDivinity #WelcometoHDS

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Meet four-time Paralympian Dan Cnossen, MPA ’16, MTS ’18! Ahead of the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Italy, he reflects on his journey from the U.S. Navy to Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Divinity School—and to multiple Paralympic Games. Read more here: bit.ly/4l8GyiC

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

How does technology design and profiling reinforce power imbalances in AI? For Harvard Divinity Bulletin, Jenn Louie, MRPL ’23, offers compassionate interrogation as an intervention to interrupt the creation of the often invisible systems of inequity & violence in AI design. bit.ly/4bk0prY

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

The most recent issue of the HDS Dean’s Report highlights the expansion of ministry studies through new curriculum, visiting scholars and monastics, and deeper training in spiritual care as a strategic priority for HDS in the years ahead. Read more: bit.ly/4kzemp1

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

"It's is about reckoning with what happiness might be—precisely because you’ve also come to terms with everything your sadness has been." For Harvard Divinity Bulletin, Russell C. Powell reviews Bon Iver's new album, nominated at this weekend's #GrammyAwards. bit.ly/4a3iusC

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

New HDS Podcast! Meaning Makers of HDS features alumni, faculty, and community members and how they create meaning in their lives. First up, Maytal Saltiel, MDiv '12, and Ailya Vajid, MTS '11, talk about their roles as chaplains and the sacred work of presence. bit.ly/3ZzI9UO

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Before we say goodbye to 2025, we spent some time looking back at our favorite stats from the year. Follow the link for more reflections on the impact the Harvard Divinity School community had on campus, in communities, and across the country. bit.ly/4aJ0tSr

Three students actively participating in a reading session inside a church, with large arched windows in the background. The image includes the text '586 Events Hosted by HDS Students'.

Image showing a large shelf filled with books at the HDS Library, with a digital counter displaying '7,826 Books Checked Out of the HDS Library.'

Group of diverse graduates celebrating, clapping and smiling during a graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025. Text reads "140 Degrees Conferred for the Class of 2025"

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Are you...ready for it? A new student organization at Harvard Divinity School discusses the artistry and fandom of Taylor Swift, intertwining how pop culture shapes identity, community, and religious imagination. Read more: bit.ly/495UWnt #TaylorSwift

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Happy last day of fall semester classes, HDS! Let the reading period begin 🍂📚

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

The 2025 Dean's Report is here! In its pages, find stories of our HDS community members dedicated to the study of religion and the promise of education as a force for good in the world. Read more: bit.ly/4i7OzTz

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

HDS Dean Marla F. Frederick offered the benediction and opening prayer at the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal ceremony, hosted by the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research. The event honors changemakers shaping Black culture, scholarship, and civic life. Photos: Evgenia Eliseeva

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Last fall, HDS began a strategic planning process with input from the HDS community to outline School-wide priorities. The priorities build on the School's strong foundation, while bringing the future of the study of religion into even greater focus. Read here: www.hds.harvard.edu/about/strate...

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Amid music, prayer, and dialogue at the Vatican's third annual World Meeting on Human Fraternity, HDS Dean Marla Frederick and Professor Raúl Zegarra share their reflections on solidarity, justice, faith, and the conference. www.hds.harvard.edu/news/2025/10...

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

That's a wrap on DivEx 2025! Last week we welcomed 20 DivEx students interested in pursuing graduate studies in religion to campus as they learned more about our degree programs, the HDS community, and our faculty.

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Applications for Fall 2026 admission to HDS are now open! Deadline: January 5, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET.🗓️ Whether your interest in a divinity degree focuses on academic study, field work, ordained ministry, or other callings, we invite you to learn more about the application: bit.ly/3ZLaszi

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Harvard Divinity School @harvarddivinity.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Familiar faces fill the latest Harvard Divinity Bulletin, featuring Dean Marla Frederick, HDS faculty, alums & more! Cover by Diana Ejaita, a multihyphenate artist, illustrator, and contributor to the "The New Yorker" since 2019. Art direction by Point Five Design. Read here!: bit.ly/4meizOB

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