No. We are here to help support restorative processes in cases of DIB-related issues and to provide accompaniment in the healing process. If, as part of your process, you desire support in initiating a University process or formal complaint related to your experience, we can help connect you to the right parties, but reaching out to us does not initiate any University-related process.
We are not a strictly confidential resource, but we are a private resource. We are committed to providing a strong container for your story and your process. We rely on the touchstone “Stories Stay, Lessons Go” in how we approach privacy and confidentiality.
We will work in partnership with each other and with you, which means we will most often work in pairs with you, and we will utilize the full team as needed for...
Absolutely. Restorative justice holds that no one is disposable, and that we all need strong support in order to be able to enter into a process of accountability, repair, and healing. The DIB Care Team is poised and trained to support you whether you’ve experienced harm, caused harm, or both.
There may be instances of identity-based harm that people feel able to address directly with the other people involved, with the support of a faculty member or supervisor if appropriate. When that is not possible, or people need more support, the DIB Care Team is here as a resource. If you’re not sure whether you need our support, please reach out for an initial conversation – we are happy to help you discern.
First and foremost, we offer heart-centered listening and accompaniment to anyone who has been part of an instance of identity-based harm. We work with you to determine what you need and what your next steps forward towards repair might be. These can include:
Support, listening, and empowerment
Space for reflection and validation
Facilitation of a restorative conversation between parties
Many HDS students have part-time jobs while going to school. Students generally work 10 to 15 hours per week, many of them right on Harvard University’s campus. Many of our students work in libraries, in administrative offices, and in research positions or as part of their field education work. While some of these jobs are restricted for students who qualify for Federal Work Study, other positions are open to all students, including international students.
Yes! International Students who are applicants to the Master of Divinity (MDiv) and Master of Theological Studies (MTS) are automatically considered for merit-based grant aid, and are strongly encouraged to also submit the HDS Application for Financial Aid in order to be considered for need-based grant aid.
All applicants to the MDiv and MTS programs are automatically considered for merit-based aid. HDS has a small pool of merit aid that is awarded based on the overall strength of the application. Merit award decisions are made by the admissions committee at the point of admission and are final.
There is nothing that applicants need to do to be considered for merit-based aid. The admissions committee makes decisions on merit...