Howard University School of Divinity

07/05/2024

Attention Future Bison: It's not too late to apply to the Howard University School of Divinity for 2024-2025. Our HUSD application deadline has been extended until Monday, July 15.

To apply visit: https://bit.ly/applyHUSD2024.

07/01/2024

New York Ave Presbyterian Church is hosting our own Dean Kenyatta R. Gilbert, Ph.D. on Tuesday, July 9 to discuss preaching about justice while also working for justice. To register visit gilbertjuly9.eventbrite.com.

06/27/2024

Yesterday I had the great honor of presenting the School of Divinity’s 103 year old distinguished 1945 alumnus, Dr. Edmund Wyatt Gordon, Howard University’s Presidential Citation of Achievement, at the American University School of Education’s Summer Institute on Education, Equity, and Justice, led by 2006 Howard University School of Divinity alumnus Dr.Antonio Ellis. I was thrilled to talk with a living sage who was mentored by Howard Thurman (appointed him chapel assistant at Rankin Chapel), W.E.B. DuBois (driving es**rt and dialogue partner), and Alaine Locke (philosopher and teacher). Dr. Gordon is an ordained Presbyterian minister,
Professor of Psychology, Emeritus at Yale University; Professor of Psychology and Education, Emeritus and Interim Dean at the Teacher’s College, Columbia University. He has written 15 books and more than 100 articles. A clear sign that we academics are all underperforming.

06/18/2024

Grateful for the opportunity to share with our future leaders!

06/15/2024

Dear Divinity Bison,

Please join me in celebrating this high honor bestowed upon our beloved professor, Reverend Canon Dr. D.H. Kortright Davis. Thank you for your service to the realm of God and unwavering commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Howard University School of Divinity.

As Caribbean American Heritage Month unfolds, the Caribbean Political Action Committee proudly honors Reverend Canon Kortright Davis, a beacon of faith, scholarship, and empowerment. Born in Antigua, West Indies, Reverend Davis' life and work exemplify the profound contributions of Caribbean America...

06/09/2024

The Divinity Bison family takes pride in celebrating the ministry of Rev. Matthew Watley, distinguished Howard University School of Divinity alumnus and pastor of Kingdom Fellowship AME Church, one of the fastest growing churches in America.

How this Maryland pastor ended up leading one of the fastest-growing churches in the nation

The Rev. Matthew L. Watley says it’s not happenstance his suburban Maryland congregation, part of the historically Black African Methodist Episcopal denomination, landed at the top of a list of the fastest-growing churches in America. “There’s a phrase that says, ‘In America we believe in Go...

06/09/2024

The Divinity Bison family takes pride in celebrating the ministry of Rev. L. Watley distinguished Howard University School of Divinity alumnus and pastor of Kingdom Fellowship AME Church, one of the fastest growing churches in America.

How this Maryland pastor ended up leading one of the fastest-growing churches in the nation

The Rev. Matthew L. Watley says it’s not happenstance his suburban Maryland congregation, part of the historically Black African Methodist Episcopal denomination, landed at the top of a list of the fastest-growing churches in America. “There’s a phrase that says, ‘In America we believe in Go...

06/08/2024

Hampton Minister’s Conference 2024. Howard University School of Divinity DMin. student Rev. Tracy Ross.

06/04/2024

Divinity Bison Family, if you are attending Hampton Minister’s Conference this week, we want to see you. We invite you to gather and dine, network, and fellowship!

05/27/2024

Many thanks to for sharing the inspiring story of Dr. Marie Fowler, HU Divinity recent graduate and Howard University’s oldest doctoral student. Dr. Fowler’s tenacity and perseverance is a testament to us all, that as long as we’re here, it is never too late!

And in the words of Dean .r.gilbert “It’s never too late to pursue theological education! Our application for Fall 2024 closes June 1st

05/20/2024

We, the Divinity Bison Family, express our deepest appreciation to Dr. Perzavia Praylow for her remarkable contributions and lasting impact on our learning community. We are grateful for her service as Director of Contextual Theology at Howard University School of Divinity, and we congratulate her on her new role as Assistant Professor of Practical Theology and Director of Black Church Studies at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

Press release: https://conta.cc/3V4LlGr.

05/15/2024

More spotlights from the class of 2024!

While the traditional image of a divinity scholar often centers on the pulpit, 2024 graduate Leah Burgess', M.Div., M.S.W., story defies those confines.

05/13/2024

We at the Howard University School of Divinity would like you to help us celebrate recent 83 yr. old Doctor of Ministry graduate Dr. Marie A. Fowler who serves as the oldest graduate of both the Howard University School of Divinity and Howard University overall. In addition, she joins the 156th Commencement's graduating class which serves as the largest in Howard University's history.

We invite you to enjoy a news clip from ABC 7 News as she shares about her journey and matriculation through HUSD's Doctor of Ministry program. Once again, please join us in celebrating Dr. Marie A. Fowler's milestone achievement.

For Marie Fowler, 83, the journey toward earning her doctoral degree in divinity was about much more than an education.

05/12/2024

Congratulations Class of 2024! Your efforts have paid off. You are my first class as dean and you have simply been amazing. Continue to tackle that for which you have passion and seize the moments ahead. Move forward and remember that God is within you; so, you are never alone. A special congratulations to 83 year-old Divinity Bison, Dr. Marie Fowler, who is Howard University's most senior graduate.

Thank you Howard University School of Divinity all-star faculty for academically preparing our students to face a politically charged and unstable social world. Faculty: Drs. John Ahn, Alice Bellis, Barbara Fears, Kortright Davis, Renee Harrison, Kwesi Kwakye-Nuako, Harold Dean Doc Trulear, Ronald Hopson, Bertram Melbourne, Frederick Ware, Cheryl Sanders, Zainab Alwani. Administrators: Director of Contextual Theology Dr. Perzavia Praylow, Director of Student Affairs Hazel M. Cherry Adjunct instructors: NaShieka Knight, Kevin Vandiver, and Jeffrey P. García

Our newest alumni:
Master of Divinity
Jessica Anderson
Felix B. Bighem
Hayden Bourne
Jasmine Gatlin
Amethyst Holmes
Sabrena Johnson
Sharon Strange Lewis
Donna Miller
Jeffrey Ohene Darko
Lawrence Patterson
Shiara Penn
Joseph Saunders
Stephawn Stephens
Jahmai Stokes
Nicole Stratchan
Marshaya Winston

Master of Divinity/Master of Social Work
Christopher Bonner
Leah Burgess

Master of Arts (Religious Studies)
Michael Bryant
Naomi Leyh

Doctor of Ministry
Carol Brinkley
Marie Fowler
Rico Miller
Eugene Poole
Techika C. Rhodes
James Reeves
Marsha Garvin Shaw

05/10/2024

Join us live at 4 PM (EDT) for our HUSD Honors Day & Award Ceremony.

Congratulations to the class of 2024! We are excited to celebrate Commencement with you in person. Please see the Commencement site for details.https://comme...

05/08/2024

Do you feel a sense of call and are discerning next steps? Are you interested in learning about our degree programs? If so, look no further! We at the Howard University School of Divinity would love for you to join our community of vibrant faith-based leaders, practitioners, and thinkers.
Register Here: https://shorturl.at/owxC3
Apply by June 1st, 2024.

05/02/2024

Please join us in celebrating the innovation and hard work of the Black Congregations Resource Center at the Howard University School of Divinity and thanking the Lilly Endowment, Inc. for this generous opportunity. https://thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/howard-university-school-divinity-receives-125-million-grant-lilly-endowment-inc

04/23/2024

Greetings Bison and supporters. It's not too late to join the Howard University School of Divinity and Chadwick Boseman School of Fine Arts as we pay tribute to Gospel music legends Tw***ie Clark and Richard Smallwood tomorrow night (Wednesday, April 24). Tickets will go quickly, so secure a free ticket now at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/83866.

04/13/2024

Our very own Amethyst Holmes, a freelance journalist and Ethical Leadership and Racial Justice Fellow at HUSD, wrote this compelling piece on Christian nationalism. https://baptistnews.com/article/u-s-capitol-hosts-first-screening-of-god-country-documentary/

04/10/2024

Join us for a transformative experience as the Howard University School of Divinity Seminarians take the pulpit for a powerful Day of Preaching chapel service. Embracing the theme of DIVINITY FORWARD, we invite you to witness the next generation of leaders in ministry as they share their inspiring messages of hope, love, and justice. Through their diverse perspectives and profound insights, we aim to cultivate a Beloved Community rooted in faith, compassion, and action. Tune in live and be part of this sacred journey towards a more inclusive and equitable world.

04/09/2024

It's almost time for Part 2 of our Seminarians Day of Preaching. Tomorrow, April 10 at 5:00 PM, we will hear from tomorrow's ministers, theologians, and faith leaders. Join us live at Dunbarton Chapel on West Campus or on our page.

04/03/2024

Join us live on Facebook for Seminarians Day of Preaching at Howard University School of Divinity! Experience powerful and inspiring messages from the future spiritual leaders of tomorrow as they share their insights, wisdom, and reflections. Tune in to witness the next generation of preachers as they deliver messages of hope, faith, and love. Don't miss this enriching and uplifting event.

04/03/2024

Please find the program for today's Seminarians Day of Preaching here.

04/03/2024

https://youtube.com/shorts/Iv9PRf7rmM0?feature=shared

In this video Howard University School of Divinity VP of Outreach discusses why Hands & Feet Day matters to him. Join the Student Government on April 4th & 5...

04/02/2024

Come join us or visit via livestream. Open to the public. https://www.facebook.com/share/Hu2ACu3qJmP3BQ18/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Join us during Wednesday Night Chapel for our 2024 Seminarians Day of Preaching. You'll hear from some of our May and December graduates as they prepare to take their calling to the next level. Wednesday, April 3rd & 10th at 5:30pm in Dunbarton Chapel at the Howard University School of Divinity.

04/02/2024

Join us during Wednesday Night Chapel for our 2024 Seminarians Day of Preaching. You'll hear from some of our May and December graduates as they prepare to take their calling to the next level. Wednesday, April 3rd & 10th at 5:30pm in Dunbarton Chapel at the Howard University School of Divinity.

03/30/2024

Do you feel a sense of call and are discerning next steps? Are you interested in learning about our degree programs? If so, look no further! We at the Howard University School of Divinity would love for you to join our community of vibrant faith-based leaders, practitioners, and thinkers.
Register Here: https://rb.gy/yqgx7p
Apply by Priority Deadline April 15th.