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.
A workshop at Harvard Divinity School explored deep listening as a foundation for leadership, organizing, and community building.
Former Republican U.S. Congressman Ric Keller, MRPL ’26, explored difference both in and out of the classroom at HDS, gathering insights he’ll use to help leaders disagree better without losing trust.
For graduating MTS student Ellie Ashby, the study of religion is inseparable from storytelling—tracing how faith is practiced, embodied, and understood in everyday life.
At HDS, Manisha Agarwal explored the connections between spirituality and business, developing a framework to help business leaders make ethically informed decisions.
Read more about the spiritual, academic, and vocational journeys of some members of the class of 2026.