Wake Forest University School of Divinity
Main ContentWhere calling meets courage, and faith becomes action.
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
- Dean Corey D. B. Walker’s opening remarks at the Brookings Institution
- Professor Derek Hicks on communities making meaning through faith and food
- School of Divinity and Brookings Institution panel reviews Trump administration’s executive actions on religion
- Professor Elizabeth O’Donnell Gandolfo on Venezuela crisis
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Here`s this week`s Pause & Reflect prompt. What`s your take?
#Pause
#Reflect
#Mindfulness
#Mindset
#Peace
#Faithfulness
#Calling
#Theology
#Practice
#Orthopraxis
Mar 7
Wake Divinity’s Dean Corey D. B. Walker will be with Providence Baptist Church in Greensboro this Sunday as they mark their 160th anniversary. Grateful to celebrate this remarkable legacy of faith, resilience, and community that continues to inspire generations.
Mar 6
Join us this week in Community Chapel with Mallory Challis, one of our upcoming 2026 MDiv graduates. 11am in Davis Chapel, followed by lunch.
#WakeDiv #WakeForestUniversity #Community #Student #Formation
Mar 2
A reset is not retreat. It is how clarity returns, priorities sharpen, and better work becomes possible. What`s your go-to?
Feb 28
When an empire mistakes power for permanence, what wisdom still speaks? In this Lenten reflection, Professor Elizabeth O’Donnell Gandolfo explores ancient echoes that feel closer than we think and invites us to consider what repentance looks like in public life today.
#Lent
#Repentance
#Faith
#Power
#Prayer
#Public
#Witness
Feb 27
Wake Div faculty continue shaping conversations across theology, justice, ecology, history, and public life. From lyrical reflection to deep accountability and religious freedom, these new works invite wider imagination about faith in practice and the world we share.
1. Crainshaw, Jill Y.: When the Sun Was a Poet: A Lyrical Almanac of Life`s Seasons and Seasonings (Kelsay Books, 2025)
2. Gunderson, Gary R.: Taking Responsibility for the Life of Complex Human Ecosystems : Deep Accountability (Anthem Press, 2025)
3. Harris, Melanie L.: Preaching Black earth : sermons, meditations, and conversations on African American environmental justice and ecowomanist spirituality. (Westminster John Knox, 2025)
4. Christy Cobb and Katherine A. Shaner, eds.: Ancient Slavery and Its New Testament Contexts (William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2025)
5. Sabrina E. Dent and Corey D. B. Walker, eds.: African Americans and Religious Freedom: New Perspectives for Congregations and Communities. 2nd Edition (BJC Center for Faith, Justice and Reconciliation, 2025)
Feb 26
Join us this week in Community Chapel with James Dolph, one of our upcoming 2026 MDiv graduates. 11am in Davis Chapel, followed by lunch.
#WakeDiv #WakeForestUniversity #Community #Student #Formation
Feb 22
What kind of work still matters when no one is watching?
Faithfulness is often formed in quiet spaces — in study, service, prayer, and unseen acts of care. Consider the habits and commitments that shape who you are becoming, even when there’s no spotlight.
#ask #questions #askquestions #curious #theology #reflection #mindfulness #faith #meaning
Feb 21
Professor Melva L. Sampson will deliver the 2026 Presbyterian Lectures at Columbia Theological Seminary (CTS). The lectures will be held February 25–26, at CTS’s Harrington Center Chapel in Decatur, GA and will also be available to attend virtually. Link in bio.
Feb 20
In observance of Ash Wednesday marking the beginning of the Lenten season, Wake Forest University School of Divinity and Wake Forest University Office of the Chaplain served “Ashes on the Go” at Wait Chapel and on Manchester Plaza.
Feb 18
