HDS - Program in Religious Studies and Education

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Program in Religious Studies and Education

Harvard Divinity School's Program in Religious Studies and Education (PRSE) has been temporarily suspended, pending new permanent funding that will allow the program to continue and to be capable of serving more students than can currently be admitted into the program. Beginning with the 2009-10 academic year, no new students will be admitted to the program for at least the next two years. Students who are already in the PRSE will continue and be able to finish their degree in normal fashion.

The PRSE is a unique teacher training program whereby students graduate with a master's degree in religious studies and a license to teach in one of several middle and secondary school disciplines, with the special expertise to teach about the academic study of religion within their field. The program, founded in 1972 and now directed by Diane L. Moore, Professor of the Practice in Religious Studies and Education, has continued to attract a diverse array of exceptional students who are dedicated to middle and secondary school education. We are also committed to providing resources and training for current teachers through our mentor teacher program, conferences, and continuing education opportunities. In the area of research, we launched a national qualitative online study entitled the Harvard Divinity School Study on Teaching About Religion in the Schools (H-STARS) to learn more about where the study of religion is currently incorporated in middle and secondary schools and what resources teachers are utilizing.

Please enjoy browsing the site to learn more about the PRSE and its resources. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.