Visiting Professor Susannah Heschel reflects on the courses and conversations that shaped her scholarship, the relationships among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and the meaning of tikkun olam.
Dean Marla F. Frederick and Professor Amy Hollywood affirm the possibilities and importance of the humanities at the start of the 2026-27 academic year.
Scholars and artists joining the HDS community bring distinctive approaches to religion through technology, history, music, film, and Jewish studies.
For the HDS summer reading list, faculty and alumni offer reflections on their recently published books, showcasing the range of scholarly expertise and spiritual insight at the School.
What was religious life like in America in 1776? In this episode of the Harvard Religion Beat podcast, Professor Catherine Brekus explores the beliefs, practices, and people that shaped the religious world during the American Revolution.
Pope Leo XIV's recent encyclical addresses the threats and possibilities of artificial intelligence and affirms the dignity of human life in the digital age.
Harvard Divinity School lecturer Gina Zurlo explores the demographic shifts, global trends, and emerging questions that are reshaping faith and religious practice around the world.
Harvard Divinity School celebrated the Class of 2026 during the Multireligious Commencement Service on May 27 and the Diploma Awarding Ceremony on May 28.
HDS Professor Raúl Zegarra joins The Harvard Religion Beat to explore and analyze Pope Leo's first year as leader of the Catholic Church.
Hucks joins a distinguished cohort of scholars, artists, and leaders recognized for exceptional contributions to their fields.