Harvard Divinity School (HDS)
Ready to Make a World of Difference
For more than two hundred years, Harvard Divinity School (HDS) has been dedicated to academic excellence in the study of religion, leadership development, and community care. Our world-renowned faculty conduct scholarly research that intersects with every aspect of the human experience and educate students for intellectual leadership, professional service, and ministry in a multireligious environment.
Discover a Degree Program That is Right for You
Master of Divinity
The HDS Master of Divinity degree prepares future leaders for ministry, chaplaincy, and a range of other careers that center service and ethical leadership.
Master of Theological Studies
The Master of Theological Studies degree enables students to explore the languages, literatures, institutions, practices, and structures of many theological fields and religious traditions.
Master of Religion and Public Life
The Master of Religion and Public Life degree helps experienced professionals develop in-depth knowledge of the complex ways religion influences public life related to their career areas.
Master of Theology
The Master of Theology degree is for students who have received the Master of Divinity degree (or its equivalent) to pursue advanced theological studies.
Prospective Students
295
Current Students
6,800+
Degree-Holding Alumni Around the Globe
35+
Religious Traditions Represented
Harvard Divinity School Welcomes New Visiting Scholars and Practitioners
Scholars and artists joining the HDS community bring distinctive approaches to religion through technology, history, music, film, and Jewish studies.
