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“Shifting Interpretations”
James and Marilyn Dunn Chair Inaugural Lecture
Rescheduled for fall 2025
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February 25, 2025 | 11:00am
Davis Chapel -
February 25, 2025 | 12:00pm
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March 4, 2025 | 11:00am
Davis Chapel
News
- New edition of ‘African Americans and Religious Freedom’ releases Feb. 28
- Wake Forest University School of Divinity Announces Master of Arts in Religion Program
- Wake Forest University School of Divinity to Host 9th Annual John W. Hatch Lecture and Symposium: ‘Activating Change: Health Justice in the 21st Century’
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ICYMI: Yesterday, Dean Corey D. B. Walker was the guest preacher at First Baptist Church Greensboro. His visit was part of the Vanguard Series, which annually invites an influential theologian or biblical scholar to lead the church in conversation, study, and worship. To watch his inspiring message "On Resurrection and Rememory", visit the link in our profile.
@wfualumni Alan Sherouse, Amy Starr Russell, and Seth Hix are all among the pastors of First Baptist Greensboro
Feb 17
Thank you to everyone who helped make the inaugural "Week of Love" a success! We are incredibly grateful for the love and support for this initiative. Here are a few additional messages we received this week.
There are still a few hours left! Visit the link in our profile and make your gift today!
Feb 14
Dean Corey D. B. Walker will be the special guest teacher and preacher at First Baptist Church Greensboro on Sunday, February 16. Wake Divinity alum Alan Sherouse (MDiv ’05) is the Senior Pastor.
This worship service will be in person but also available online for those who cannot attend.
💻: youtube.com/@fbcgso
Feb 14
This week, the WakeDiv community is celebrating the people who make our experience truly meaningful. Here are a few messages we received this week.
Whether it`s a fellow student, professor, or staff member whose support has impacted you, now is the perfect time to give thanks. Visit the link in our profile to make your gift today!
Thank you for being part of our story, and for helping us create a lasting legacy of love and generosity.
Feb 13
As part of our ongoing "Week of Love" celebration, we were thrilled to welcome Rev. Dr. Timothy Peoples to campus as the speaker for this week’s Awakenings Worship chapel service! To watch his message, please visit the link in our profile.
We also invite you to join us for worship every Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Davis Chapel.
Feb 12
The Wake Forest University School of Divinity community joins North Carolina and the nation in honoring the life and enduring legacy of the Reverend Dr. Nelson N. Johnson, a tireless advocate for freedom and justice for all people. His faithful dedication and commitment has left an indelible mark on our community and all who were gifted to meet and know him. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time of loss.
Feb 10
This week, the WakeDiv community is celebrating the people who make our experience truly meaningful. Whether it’s a fellow student, professor, or staff member whose support has impacted you, now is the perfect time to give thanks.
Make a gift today and honor those who make Wake Divinity a special place. Visit the link in our profile to help us spread the love!
Feb 10
