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Harvard Divinity School Community Welcomes, Celebrates New Dean Marla Frederick

January 23, 2024

Hundreds gather on campus to mark a new chapter in the School's history as Marla F. Frederick begins her tenure as HDS’s eighteenth Dean.

The Harvard Divinity School community was in a celebratory mood on January 22. The day marked the official start of classes for the 2024 spring semester, and it was punctuated with a festive celebration to welcome the School’s new Dean Marla F. Frederick.... Read more about Harvard Divinity School Community Welcomes, Celebrates New Dean Marla Frederick

Suan Sonna

Former Friar Reflects on Zomi Culture and His Path to Harvard Divinity School

January 22, 2024

“I never thought that I would get into Harvard Divinity School. I still remember the morning I received my online acceptance letter. I had just woken up, unlocked my phone in spite of my blurry vision, and saw that I had an update on my application status. Thinking I had surely been rejected, I quickly checked my application only to see virtual confetti sprinkle across my screen and over my acceptance letter. I immediately told my parents the good news, and we were all thrilled.”

Suan Sonna is a first-year master of theological studies student in New Testament and Early Christianity at Harvard Divinity School.... Read more about Former Friar Reflects on Zomi Culture and His Path to Harvard Divinity School

Taylon Lancaster, MDiv '25

Student and Pastor Taylon Lancaster Creates Pathways for 'Holistic Ministry'

January 2, 2024

“I think that what the Black Church should model and what it is that I'm trying to implement at Third Baptist Church is what Dr. King coined ‘the beloved community’.”

Taylon Lancaster is senior pastor at Third Baptist Church, in Springfield, Massachusetts, and a second-year master of divinity degree candidate at Harvard Divinity School. Lancaster is in the unique position of pairing his studies at HDS with lived community. He has been an interlocutor between theory and practice throughout his time at Clark Atlanta University. Currently, he seeks to expand his congregation’s vision of the gospel to include a holistic sense of ministry and inclusivity. ... Read more about Student and Pastor Taylon Lancaster Creates Pathways for 'Holistic Ministry'

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Exploring the Divine through Abstract Art: HDS Course Bridges Spirituality and Expressionism

December 14, 2023

This interview is one in an ongoing series exploring the intersection of art and religion in HDS courses.

The Harvard Divinity School course, “Spiritual Paths to Abstract Art,” is more than just an academic exploration. Led by Ann Braude, Senior Lecturer on American Religious History at HDS, the course is a journey of generational spirituality, connection with the divine, and art-sharing as a profound experience of connection.... Read more about Exploring the Divine through Abstract Art: HDS Course Bridges Spirituality and Expressionism

Gina Zurlo

Yang Visiting Scholar Gina Zurlo’s Groundbreaking Research on Women in World Christianity

December 7, 2023

Dr. Gina A. Zurlo’s research focuses on the sociology of religion, women’s studies, and quantifying the demographic makeup of World Christianity. Among her many achievements, Zurlo is the co-director of the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a visiting research fellow at Boston University’s Institute on Culture, Religion and World Affairs. In 2019, she was named one of the BBC’s 100 most inspiring and influential women of the year for her work quantifying the religious future.... Read more about Yang Visiting Scholar Gina Zurlo’s Groundbreaking Research on Women in World Christianity

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