Harvard Divinity School is a nonsectarian school of religious and theological studies that educates students both in the pursuit of the academic study of religion and in preparation for leadership in religious, governmental, and a wide range of service organizations.
About HDS
Vital Conversations:
Former Dean David Hempton, Rev. Gloria White-Hammond and HDS graduates discuss the values at the core of our research and educational work.
HDS at a Glance
1816
Harvard Divinity School Founded
280
Courses Offered 2023-2024
5
Degrees Offered by HDS
36
Voting Faculty
319
Enrollment, Fall 2023
70+
Other Instructors
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
Diversity, inclusion, and belonging expresses our shared community values and attends to the needs of our vibrant, pluralistic community of faculty, students, staff, and alumni.
History, Mission, and Values
With roots deep in the founding of Harvard University itself, Harvard Divinity School has grown with the times to offer rigorous instruction in the world’s great religions in a diverse, caring community.
Sustainability
Green buildings, waste reduction, organic landscaping and the HDS garden are just a few of our sustainability initiatives.