Harvard Divinity School Information

Harvard Divinity School (HDS) is one of the world’s foremost institutions for scholarship and education in religious and ministry studies. With a commitment to producing leaders who understand the complex, vital role religions play in all societies and cultures, HDS attracts students from a variety of perspectives and academic interests. Harvard University’s Faculty of Divinity are among the most distinguished scholars and teachers of religious studies and ministry in a wide range of disciplines and faith traditions. They teach and mentor students while conducting critical, creative research to advance theological scholarship and ethical leadership. The School’s degree programs—the Master of Theological Studies (MTS), Master of Divinity (MDiv) and Master of Religion and Public Life (MRPL), as well as the PhD with the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences—prepare students for careers in academia, ministry, and a wide range of roles across the nonprofit, private, and public sectors. As the most religiously diverse divinity school in the United States (with students from 40+ different faith backgrounds, including those who are unaffiliated with a traditional denomination), HDS is grounded in pluralism and fosters the kind of thoughtful, respectful exchange of ideas that is vital for human flourishing. Founded in 1816, Harvard Divinity School is one of 12 graduate/professional schools at Harvard University. Its students and faculty teach and study across Harvard, integrating their own scholarship throughout the University’s broad array of academic disciplines and programs. Harvard Divinity School seeks to respect, understand, and learn from the cultures and beliefs of the members of our diverse community. HDS actively seeks and welcomes people of color, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, persons with disabilities, and people at intersections of these identities. To learn more or for professional inquiries email: hr@hds.harvard.edu