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.
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.
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 Harvard Divinity School, Sarah Adegbite explored the religious histories of slavery and the power of ritual—and will continue that work at Harvard as a PhD student.
Harvard Divinity School hosted the third and final session of Dean Frederick's three-part series, “People of Faith in Times of Crisis,” with a powerful conclusion featuring award-winning novelist Colum McCann.