Professional and Lifelong Learning

Knowledge and understanding for any stage of your life and career.

The world’s religions offer profound insight into contemporary human affairs. Understanding and perspective derived from historical religious thought and traditions have vital applications in both our personal and professional lives. Whether we practice a particular faith or not, deep inquiry into the nature and lessons of religion can expand our horizons and offer creative new expressions. 

To meet this need, Havard Divinity School offers short, intensive summer sessions focused on particular aspects of religion from the world’s leading faith traditions. HDS professors, practitioners, and others guide small, select groups of individuals through intensive study and discussion, applying insights gained from religions to to historical and contemporary subjects.   

Whatever your interests or field of endeavor, HDS's Professional and Lifelong Learning courses can refresh your knowledge of the world around you, your professional and personal relationships, and yourself.  

IIM participants during a walking meditation

Insight into Mindfulness

June 18-21, 2024 | A 3.5-day, in-person workshop that aims to teach college and university mental health and wellness professionals how to use resources derived from Buddhist ideas, techniques, and traditions to address mental health issues on campus.

Making Change participants in large classroom

Making Change

On hiatus for summer 2024 | A five-day course featuring Harvard Divinity School and Harvard Business School faculty who share insights and reflections about religious and non-religious meanings of “the graciousness of the world” and how we think about making change in a “world on fire.”