About HDS

About HDS

Harvard Divinity School is a nonsectarian school of religious and theological studies that educates students both in the pursuit of the academic study of religion and in preparation for leadership in religious, governmental, and a wide range of service organizations.

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HDS At A Glance

1816

Harvard Divinity School Founded

5

Degrees Offered by HDS

331

Enrollment, Fall 2024

280

Courses Offered 2023-24

35

Voting Faculty

70+

Other Instructors

Community and Belonging

Community and belonging expresses our shared values and attends to the needs of our vibrant, pluralistic community of faculty, students, staff, and alumni.

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History, Mission, and Values

With roots deep in the founding of Harvard University itself, Harvard Divinity School has grown with the times to offer rigorous instruction in the world’s great religions in a diverse, caring community.

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Sustainability

Green buildings, waste reduction, organic landscaping and the HDS garden are just a few of our sustainability initiatives.


 

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Careers

Faculty, staff, and research positions currently available.

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