When Religion and Public Life at Harvard Divinity School launched three years ago, it engendered a new Certificate in Religion and Public Life, providing students the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and networks to leverage their master of theological studies and master of divinity degrees across a range of professional contexts, including in journalism, government, humanitarianism, and organizing.

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One of the highest priorities for HDS in recent years has been expanding faculty expertise. This year, Dean Hempton welcomed Professors Tracey E. Hucks, AM '95, PhD '98, Terrence L. Johnson, MDiv 'oo, and Ahmad Greene-Hayes to the HDS community. Their remarkable strengths as researchers and teachers will greatly enhance the School's curricular offerings, scholarship, and support of African diasporic and African American religious studies. In collaboration with leading scholars across the School, this wave of new faculty members will have a major influence on the next generation of HDS students and the future of education.... Read more about Reclaiming the Sacredness of African and Africana Religions

Widely decorated in academic circles, and the recipient of the Nigerian National Order of Merit, Harvard Divinity School Professor Jacob Olupona’s humble demeanor masks the greatness of the man whose groundbreaking work in comparative religion continues to make waves around the world.

Reflections from HDS Yang Visiting Scholar in World Christianity, Professor Oluwakemi Abiodun Adesina

Professor Oluwakemi Abiodun Adesina is one of two Inaugural Yang Visiting Scholars in World Christianity at HDS during the 2021-22 academic year. Below, Professor Adesina talks about growing up in Nigeria as the first of five children, how she became interested in teaching and in religious studies, her journey to Harvard Divinity School, and how the Yang Visiting Scholars role has helped advance her work.... Read more about A Lasting Impact