Harvard Divinity

It is with great sadness we share the passing of Rev. Dr. Charles Gilchrist Adams, BD '64, who died on Wednesday. He was one of the country's most influential preachers and a member of the HDS faculty from 2007-2012. A brief obituary can be found here: bit.ly/3T8J6BG

We're hosting a public screening of the film "Wild Life", a story of love, wildness, and restoration in Chile and Argentina. A discussion will follow with Chai Vasarhelyi, @KrisTompkins_, @GWDreyfous, & @TempestWilliams. Register here: bit.ly/3QnelFN @tompkinsconserv

Are you a Harvard University student or alumni interested in a career in climate and sustainability? Or an employer interested in connecting with Harvard students and alumni? Register now for the @HarvardSalata Climate & Sustainability Career Expo on 12/1: bit.ly/3Lmg5h2

Get excited! Terrence L. Johnson, Charles G. Adams Professor of African American Religious Studies, was appointed as co-editor of the Harvard Theological Review this summer. Discover more about his academic interests and how he plans to approach the role: bit.ly/49cNIw2

Madeline Bugeau-Heartt, MDiv'24, is bringing theater to her community in York, Maine. At HDS, she wrote and performed "The Anchorage," a theater piece that provided community members with a safe space to engage in deeper conversations. Tap to read more👇 bit.ly/3FzweMA

Where do you see the impact of climate change in your daily life? For Terry Tempest Williams it's the Great Salt Lake in Utah. Listen to her latest interview with NPR where she talks about climate grief and how it moves us. Listen here: n.pr/46znTVj @TempestWilliams

Join us live today beginning at 2pm to celebrate the inauguration of Harvard’s 30th President Claudine Gay! harvard.edu/live/

Meet Claudine Gay, Harvard's 30th president. We'll celebrate her inauguration on Friday, September 29.

Well wishes for our 30th president, Claudine Gay, ahead of her inauguration 💙

What does love look like in our justice work? Join us as HDS prepares for this year's Reorientation and Common Read program where we will be reading "All About Love" by bell hooks! For registration and more information, visit this link: bit.ly/3LDi292

Black religion is deeply interconnected with many other fields like race, gender, and philosophy. Join us for our Black Religion and Critical Theory Colloquium on Oct 5. This event will also be livestreamed on YouTube. ⚠️ Please register here: bit.ly/3t5GgCh

Pictures we're sending in the group chat from DivEx 2023! Over the past three days, we've hosted undergraduates and recent graduates who are passionate about social justice and creating a new tomorrow. For more information on next year's program: bit.ly/3KZK0Ko

Over the summer, more than two dozen @HarvardDivinity students spread out across the globe working to highlight critical community stories, empower youth, and more hds.harvard.edu/news/2023/09/0…

#DYK that at HDS, we have representatives from 40 different faith traditions, as well as those of no faith tradition? At our 208th convocation, @Harvard President Gay highlighted how our values and mission have so far informed her presidency. More here: bit.ly/44PlZho

@HarvardDivinity Shout out for Ailih, one of our Certificate in Religion and Public Life (CRPL) students! Interested in a CRPL internship? Want to explore the impact of religion in other public arenas? Start by taking HDS 3300 Religious Literacy in the Professions, offered only fall semesters!

Many global conflicts are often mislabelled as being 'religiously motivated'. Ailih Weeldreyer, MTS '24, interned at the United States Institute of Peace where she realized the importance of religious literacy in peacebuilding efforts. Read more here: bit.ly/44MG4VL

The first week of classes is in full swing! Ryan from Access Services is busy at work scanning material for class reserves. Say hi to Ryan if you see him at the desk! #Libraries #Librarians #LibrariesOfInstagram #Harvard

Incoming student Bintou Camara, MTS '25, wrote a piece in the HDS Bulletin highlighting the importance and impact of Indigenous spiritual revival on our environment and natural resources. Read more here: bit.ly/3P8bIHr

Welcome back to campus HDS! It's the start of the fall semester and we can't wait to hear about your summer. Over the break, Father Frank Clooney spent some time in India giving lectures and presentations of various kinds. Read more about his trip here: bit.ly/3PgB9YG

It's time for orientation! We're so excited to have you on campus, we can't wait for classes to start 🤓📚