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2025 Hooding and Commencement Ceremony
May 17, 2025
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- Emma Jordan-Simpson Receives Bill J. Leonard Distinguished Leadership Award
- Melva L. Sampson Announced as Faculty Speaker for 2025 Wake Forest University School of Divinity Hooding and Commencement Ceremony
- Wake Forest University School of Divinity Appoints Dan Culpepper as Director of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations
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🎓 An evening to remember. Relive the joy, honor, and spirit of Wake Div’s 2025 Hooding & Commencement Ceremony — now available to watch on YouTube. Hear the powerful address from Rev. Dr. Melva Sampson and a special tribute to Rev. Dr. Emma Jordan-Simpson.
Tap the link in bio to watch and reflect on the celebration 🎥✨
#WFUGrad #WakeDiv2025 #WakeForestUniversity
May 20
At our 2025 Hooding and Commencement Ceremony, we honored Rev. Emma Jordan-Simpson with the Bill J. Leonard Distinguished Service Award.
With a ministry rooted in justice, compassion, and courage, she reminds us what faithful leadership looks like.
May 19
🌟 Congratulations, Class of 2025! 🌟
You stand as a beacon of hope in our post-pandemic world. As you step forward, remember that you are uniquely positioned to shape the future with your stories of faith and resilience. Embrace the journey ahead—you’ve got this!
#WFUGrad #HolyHorizon
May 18
🌟 Excitement is in the air! We’re just one day away from celebrating the incredible achievements of the Class of 2025! 🌟
🎓 𝗛𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆
🗓️ : May 17, 2025
📍: Wait Chapel
🕚 : 7 PM
🖥️ https://www.youtube.com/live/sJuIvk6WetE
Let’s come together to honor our graduates and their hard work! 🎊
#WFUGrad #Classof2025 #CelebrateSuccess
May 16
Theta Alpha Kappa Induction Reception | 2025
Join us as we celebrate the 2025 inductees into Theta Alpha Kappa, the national honor society for religious studies and theology. This special reception honors students who have demonstrated academic excellence and commitment to the field. Faculty, staff, family, and friends are invited to recognize and support the newest members of this distinguished community. Refreshments will be served.
May 15
We are thrilled to announce that Rev. Dr. @melvasampson will serve as the 2025 Hooding and Commencement speaker at Wake Forest University School of Divinity. A preacher, scholar, and digital faith leader, Dr. Sampson’s work bridges sacred traditions and bold imagination. Join us May 17 at 7 p.m. as we honor our graduates and hear her prophetic word. #WakeDiv25 #Commencement2025
May 14
Dr. Elizabeth Gandolfo, Earley Associate Professor of Catholic and Latin American Studies at Wake Forest School of Divinity, reflects on the significance of Pope Leo XIV’s election—highlighting its call to deepen the Church’s witness to dialogue and global solidarity. #PopeLeoXIV
May 9
Wake Forest University School of Divinity is honored to welcome two dynamic leaders to our staff:
🟨 Rev. Dr. J. Michael Tennial (M.Div. ’13) returns to Wake Divinity as Admissions and Enrollment Counselor. A committed minister, educator, and alumnus, Dr. Tennial brings heart and wisdom to guide prospective students in discerning their call to theological education.
🟨 Dan Culpepper joins as our new Director of Communications, Marketing, and Public Relations. With deep experience in brand strategy and storytelling across corporate and tech sectors, Dan brings a visionary approach to amplifying our mission and expanding our public voice.
Together, Dan and Dr. Tennial embody the School’s commitment to excellence, access, and formation grounded in faith and justice. We’re grateful for their leadership as we step boldly into the next 25 years.
#WakeDivinity #FaithandLeadership #WFU25 #TheologicalEducation
May 2
When faith shapes power, what future awaits democracy?
Dean Corey D. B. Walker writes for Georgetown’s Berkley Center on Christian nationalism, political struggle, and the urgent need for new ways of thinking.
Read the full piece, link in bio.
Apr 25
Our last Awakenings Worship chapel service of the semester featured our very own Maggie Clark(MDiv ’25) as the speaker. To view her message, visit the link in our profile.
Apr 23
