#  Denominational Instruction 

 



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The multireligious [master of divinity degree](/academics/degree-programs/mdiv-program "Master of Divinity (MDiv) Program") nurtures the skills necessary for professional ministry in a post-denominational world. Any person seeking ordination should contact their denomination, both at the local and organizational level, for a full understanding of specific requirements.   
  
The HDS Office of Ministry Studies employs part-time denominational counselors who serve the needs of several particular faith communities at the Divinity School.



 

##  Denominational Counselors 

 



  [### Aisha Ansano

 ](/people/aisha-ansano) <aansano@hds.harvard.edu>Counselor to Unitarian Universalist Students

 

 

 

      ![Rev. Aisha Ansano](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/hds2/files/aisha-ansano-250x256.jpg?itok=QY8C8gKg) 

 

 

 

   [### Jeremy D. Battle

 ](/people/jeremy-battle) <jbattle@mail.harvard.edu>Counselor to Baptist Students

 

 

 

      ![Jeremy D. Battle](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/hds2/files/jeremy-180x220.jpg?itok=m7pgXw-Q) 

 

 

 

   [### Chris Berlin

 ](/people/chris-berlin) <cberlin@hds.harvard.edu>Counselor to Buddhist Students

Instructor in Ministry Studies and Pastoral Counseling

 

 

 

      ![Chris Berlin](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/hds2/files/chrisberlin180x220.jpg?itok=zcvBGhmQ) 

 

 

 

   [### Amy L. Fisher

 ](/people/amy-fisher) <afisher@hds.harvard.edu>Counselor to Methodist Students

 

 

 

      ![Amy L. Fisher](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/hds2/files/fisher-180x220.jpg?itok=2YWkBoJW) 

 

 

 

   [### Reebee Kavich Girash

 ](/people/reebee-girash) <rgirash@hds.harvard.edu>Counselor to United Church of Christ Students

Instructor on Church Polity

 

 

 

      ![Reebee Girash headshot](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2025-11/11032025_ReebeeGirash_01.jpg?itok=2rE6nut5) 

 

 

 

   [### Maryam Sharrieff

 ](/people/maryam-sharrieff) <msharrieff@hds.harvard.edu>Counselor to Muslim Students

 

 

 

      ![Maryam Sharrieff](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/hds2/files/maryamsharrieff-180x220px.jpg?itok=U1ADfjZw) 

 

 

 

   [### Patricia Simpson

 ](/people/patricia-simpson) <psimpson@hds.harvard.edu>Counselor to Roman Catholic Students

 

 

 

      ![Patricia Simpson](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/hds2/files/patty180x220.jpeg?itok=dQbbr-1k) 

 

 

 

   [### Burns Stanfield

 ](/people/burns-stanfield) <bstanfield@hds.harvard.edu>Counselor to Presbyterian Students

 

 

 

      ![The Rev. Burns Stanfield speaks from a pulpit](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/hds2/files/burns-180x220.jpeg?itok=goM3yoU1) 

 

 

 

   [### Liza Stern

 ](/people/liza-stern) <lstern@hds.harvard.edu>Counselor to Jewish Students

 

 

 

      ![Liza Stern](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/hds2/files/liza-stern-250px.jpg?itok=_4brL-Xs) 

 

 

 

   [### Kari Jo Verhulst

 ](/people/kari-jo-verhulst) <kjverhulst@hds.harvard.edu>Counselor to Lutheran Students

 

 

 

      ![The Rev. Kari Jo Verhulst](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/hds2/files/karijoverhulst-180x220.jpg?itok=N3BFvW7W) 

 

 

 

   [### Regina Laba Walton

 ](/people/regina-walton) <rwalton@hds.harvard.edu>Counselor to Episcopal/Anglican Students

Lecturer in Anglican Church Polity

 

 

 

      ![Regina Laba Walton](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/hds2/files/regina-180x220.jpg?itok=zAPb0RkW)