# Dean's Report 2025 ## Dean's Report 2025 ![Stained glass window](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_28_10__1920x685/public/2025-11/06122024-SpringCampus-069.jpg?itok=kKSDT44-) ## expand\_more ### Find out about the School’s recent research, teaching, and activity in the HDS Dean's Report. Please see past editions of the Dean’s Report below. ## Year in Review [### Letter from Dean Marla F. Frederick ](/news/2025/11/17/letter-dean-2024-25) October 01, 2025 In her letter to the community looking back on the 2024-25 academic year, HDS Dean Marla F. Frederick emphasized the deep conviction and steadfast hope she has for all that HDS has to offer the world. ![Dean Frederick ](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-11/20250924_HDS_DeanFrederick_0675.jpg?itok=8YHofV0O) [### Expanding Resources for Ministry Studies Across Traditions ](/news/2025/11/17/expanding-resources-ministry-studies-across-traditions) November 17, 2025 Harvard Divinity School has a long-standing commitment to fostering leadership in an array of religious traditions. ![Sacred texts, religious symbols, and scenes from the 2024 Seasons of Light gathering at DHS ](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-11/ExpandingMinistryResources.jpg?itok=QFDmbB7n) ## Advancing Knowledge of Global Religion [### Strong Foundations, Forward Thinking ](/news/2025/11/17/strong-foundations-forward-thinking) November 17, 2025 The Women’s Studies in Religion Program continues to bring forth new research in the study of religion and gender while building a scholarly community that crosses generations, contexts, and continents. ![WSRP Carriage House in spring](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-11/2016-05-10-CarriageHouse-18.jpg?itok=t7GxgGor) [### Navigating the Unknowable ](/news/2025/11/17/navigating-unknowable) November 17, 2025 Professor Michelle C. Sanchez, MDiv ’09, PhD ’14, offers insights on the strength of faith and understanding from the Christian tradition and study of philosophy. ![Michelle Sanchez headshot](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-11/10062025-MichelleSanchez_1575_2.jpg?itok=AI8mNrNq) ## Modeling Multireligious Community [### Love Through a Multifaith Lens ](/news/2025/11/17/love-through-multifaith-lens) November 17, 2025 In the spring 2025 semester, the Harvard Divinity School community explored the ways love is understood and practiced across different faith traditions throughout the "Love Through a Multifaith Lens" series. ![Altar with the word 'love' on it](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-11/03272025-DIB-Love-Buddhism-216.jpg?h=ff5051a0&itok=UBQ7FE40) [### Student Spotlight Featuring Hannah DeSouza, MDiv ’25 ](/news/2025/11/17/student-spotlight-featuring-hannah-desouza-mdiv-25) November 17, 2025 Recent Harvard Divinity School graduate, Hannah DeSouza, reflects on faith, hope, and love. ![Hannah DeSouza](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-11/HannahDeSouza-thumbnai_0.jpg?itok=YARzrwuy) [### Student Spotlight Featuring André Holland, MRPL ’25 ](/news/2025/11/17/student-spotlight-featuring-andre-holland-mrpl-25) November 17, 2025 Recent Harvard Divinity School graduate, André Holland, discusses his journey from Hollywood to Harvard. ![Andre Holland ](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-11/AndreHolland-thumbnai.jpg?itok=1f1xm_FX) [### Student Spotlight Featuring Michelle Millben, MTS candidate ](/news/2025/11/17/student-spotlight-featuring-michelle-millben-mts-candidate) November 17, 2025 Current Harvard Divinity School student, Michelle Millben, Esq., offers insights on public service as a sacred vocation. ![Michelle Millben headshot](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-11/MichelleMilben2-creditEricSteinerPhoto.jpg?itok=4oVbqun4) [### Student Spotlight Featuring Jack Tripp, MTS ’25 ](/news/2025/11/17/student-spotlight-featuring-jack-tripp-mts-25) November 17, 2025 Recent Harvard Divinity School graduate, Jack Tripp, shares his perspective on art, education, and expectant worship. ![Jack Tripp](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-11/JackTripp-thumbnail.jpg?itok=gX1RPFYS) ## Ethical Leadership in Action [### Ministry Is Her Mission ](/news/2025/11/10/ministry-her-mission) November 10, 2025 Jenna Carson, MDiv ’18, is a chaplain, writer, and podcast host. She recently completed her active duty with the U.S. Air Force, where she served as a military chaplain. She spoke with HDS about breaking glass ceilings and the work of chaplaincy. ![Jenna Carson poses for photo against black backdrop](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-11/Carson-headshot-thumbnail.jpg?itok=36Mz5U4J) [### On Academia and Empathy ](/news/2025/11/17/academia-and-empathy) November 17, 2025 In conversation with award-winning scholar Dianne M. Stewart, MDiv ’93. ![Dianne M. Stewart](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-11/DStewart-Prof-Photo-HLS-thumbnail.jpg?h=c24604ab&itok=3EvPa7HY) ## New Resources for Teaching and Learning [### Message of Thanks ](/news/2025/11/17/message-thanks) November 17, 2025 Dear friends, As you will read throughout this report, Harvard Divinity School continues its long tradition of being multifaith and multifaceted. The members of our pluralistic academic community hold many different convictions and personal realities... ![Lori Stevens](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-11/LoriStevens-thumbnail.jpg?itok=8oEuBiON) [### A Decade of Devotion ](/news/2025/11/17/decade-devotion) November 17, 2025 Mario Cader-Frech, MRPL ’24, has honored the School’s commitment to educational programs and initiatives focused on religious literacy in media and entertainment with a gift to name the Cader Room. ![Mario Cader-Frech in the Cader Room](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-11/04292024-MarioCaderFrech-101.jpg?itok=Ic92no36) [### Celebrating Impact and Honoring Commitment ](/news/2025/11/19/celebrating-impact-and-honoring-commitment) November 17, 2025 Giving societies recognize the donors who are sustaining the mission of Harvard Divinity School—now, and for generations to come. ![Decorative transom above Swartz Hall entrance](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-11/05022019-Campus-454.jpg?itok=3wkjup7E) ## Past Reports ![2024 Dean's Report cover](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_2_3__480x720/public/2025-11/2024_DeansReportCover_web.jpg?itok=bifroXGV) [2024 Dean's Report](/alumni-friends/deans-report-2024 "Dean's Report 2024") ![2023 Deans Report](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_2_3__480x720/public/2025-01/2023.HDS_.DeansReport.cover_.jpg?itok=EIspV330) [2023 Dean's Report](/alumni-friends/deans-report-2023 "Dean's Report 2023") ![2022 Dean's Report cover](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_2_3__480x720/public/2025-01/2022.HDS_.DeansReport.cover_.jpg?itok=RI9pFOg2) [2022 Dean's Report](/alumni-friends/deans-report-2022 "Dean’s Report 2022") See also:- [ Dean’s Report ](/page-type/dean%E2%80%99s-report)