Wake Forest University School of Divinity
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Rooted in justice, reconciliation, and compassion, Wake Forest University School of Divinity prepares bold, ecumenical leaders for ministry and public life.
Why Wake Divinity?
Mission
Wake Divinity is an ecumenical community committed to justice, reconciliation and compassion.
Experience
We are committed to seeing each student succeed and reach their full potential.
Scholarship
Our faculty are teacher-scholars, accessible mentors, and exceptional educators.
A Holistic Theological Education Centered on Your Unique Calling
Wake Divinity prepares students for ministry in all its context within the church walls and beyond.
Our Degree Programs
“The Wake Div Experience” is our promise to provide exceptional support that encourages student wellbeing, personal growth, and increased vocational clarity.
L A T E S T P U B L I C A T I O N
Faith For Tomorrow
ESSAYS ON THE OCCASION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DIVINITY
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Wake Forest University School of Divinity, this volume presents a signature collection of essays authored by distinguished members of our community. Framed by the School’s founding commitment to justice, reconciliation, and compassion, these contributions offer critical reflections on the past, discerning engagement with the present, and visionary insight into the future of theological education. Together, these essays bear witness to a quarter-century of graduate theological education rooted in justice, reconciliation, and compassion, and testify to the School’s ongoing commitment to critical ecumenical inquiry, prophetic public witness, and faithful leadership in a pluralistic world.
These essays do more than commemorate. They call us together, anchor us in our shared purpose, and contribute meaningfully to the ongoing work of inviting reflection, inspiring action, and offering a compelling vision of who we are—and who we are becoming.
Corey D. B. Walker
Dean of the School of Divinity and Wake Forest Professor of the Humanities
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We honor the life and witness of Rev. Dr. Douglass M. Bailey ’60, whose ministry, teaching, and unwavering commitment to justice helped shape the very soul of Wake Divinity. His legacy continues to call us toward courage, compassion, and beloved community.
Read Dean Walker’s full statement at the link in our bio.
Dec 2
The 10th Annual Hatch Lecture & Symposium begins today—A decade of gathering for the Hatch Symposium reminds us that justice is not a moment but a movement. Once again we honor Dr. Hatch’s legacy by leaning into the hard, hopeful work of shaping equitable health futures.
Dec 2
Join us this week in Community Chapel with Darby Slaughter, 3rd-year MDiv student at WFU. Darby brings a personal perspective on resilience, identity, and storytelling shaped by experiences of transphobia and social challenge. 11am in Davis Chapel, followed by lunch.
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Dec 2
In a world too often marked by fracture and uncertainty, your presence and commitment to our shared life together make the School of Divinity a place of hope, courage, and grace. The scholarship and service of our faculty and students, the dedication and commitment of our staff, the encouragement and support of our alumni and friends, and the countless acts of kindness and generosity knit our community together. Thank you for offering your gifts to our special theological community and for embodying our mission to be agents of justice, reconciliation, and compassion.
May this Thanksgiving season bring rest, renewal, and a deep sense of gratitude for the sacred work we are entrusted to do together.
Nov 27
Wake Forest University School of Divinity will host the 10th Annual John W. Hatch Lecture and Symposium on December 2, 2025, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine campus in Charlotte, North Carolina. The theme for this year’s program, “Faith, Health, and the Environment: The Demands of Justice,” will examine the interrelated dynamics of faith, health, policy, and the environment as critical domains for advancing justice and the common good.
The event which brings together scholars, public officials, faith leaders, and experts in public health will feature keynote addresses by Dr. Robert D. Bullard, Distinguished Professor of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy and Director of the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University and Dr. Dayna Bowen Matthew, Dean and Harold H. Greene Professor of Law at the George Washington University Law School.
The symposium is a collaboration with the General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, the National Association of Community Health Centers, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, and Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Register now at the link in bio.
Nov 20
Wake Forest University School of Divinity will be at the 2025 American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature meetings in Boston. On Friday, November 21 Dean Corey D. B. Walker will be a panelist in a roundtable session hosted by the Arts of Interpretation Unit at Harvard University`s Tozzer Library Room 203 located at 21 Divinity Ave. Cambridge, MA 02138.
Nov 19
The inaugural Dunn Lecture delivered—rich scholarship, probing questions, and a room fully engaged. Grateful to everyone who joined us as we launched what promises to become a defining annual conversation.
Nov 18
Join us this week in Community Chapel with Fr. David McCanless, Catholic Chaplain at WFU. Fr. David brings pastoral experience and theological insight from service in U.S. parishes and graduate study in Rome. 11am in Davis Chapel, followed by lunch.
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Nov 18
This #VeteransDay we pause to honor the veterans who have served our country with courage, conviction, and compassion. Your service reminds us of the sacred call to protect freedom and dignity for all people. Thank you for your witness. #WakeDiv
Nov 11
Join us this week in Community Chapel with Rebecca Alexander, Associate Dean for Research & Community Engagement at WFU. Alexander brings expertise in biochemistry, undergraduate research, and fostering academic-community partnerships. 11am in Davis Chapel, followed by lunch.
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