WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (August 2025) — Wake Forest University School of Divinity is celebrating a historic milestone with a record-breaking fundraising year of philanthropic support. Coinciding with the school’s 25th anniversary, the 2024–2025 academic year marks the most successful fundraising year in the School’s history, with […]
Winston-Salem, N.C. — June 11, 2025 Wake Forest University School of Divinity is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Rogers as Distinguished Scholar in Residence in Faith, Law, and Public Policy effective August 1, 2025. A nationally recognized leader at the intersection of religion, […]
Winston-Salem, N.C. — May 17, 2025 Emma Jordan-Simpson, President of Auburn Theological Seminary and a nationally recognized faith leader and advocate for justice, was honored as the 2025 recipient of the Bill J. Leonard Distinguished Leadership Award during Wake Forest University School of Divinity’s 2025 […]
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Wake Forest University School of Divinity is pleased to announce that Dr. Melva L. Sampson, Assistant Teaching Professor of Preaching and Practical Theology, will serve as the faculty speaker for the 2025 Hooding and Commencement Ceremony. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Wake Forest […]
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Winston-Salem, N.C. — Wake Forest University School of Divinity is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Culpepper as its new Director of Communications, Marketing, and Public Relations. Culpepper brings more than a decade of experience leading strategic communications and brand development across the corporate […]
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Winston-Salem, NC — Wake Forest University School of Divinity is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Dr. J. Michael Tennial (M.Div. ’13) as Admissions and Enrollment Counselor. In this role, Dr. Tennial will leverage his extensive experience in ministry and higher education to guide […]
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Join a special event exploring interpretations of religious freedom through the lens of African American history, culture and lived experiences as we mark the release of the second edition of African Americans and Religious Freedom: New Perspectives for Congregations and Communities. The collection of […]
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Wake Forest University School of Divinity is excited to announce the launch of its new Master of Arts in Religion (MA in Religion) program. Designed for recent college graduates, professionals, and experienced leaders, this program offers a rigorous exploration of religion and its intersection with […]
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Wake Forest University School of Divinity will host the 9th Annual John W. Hatch Lecture and Symposium on December 3, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the Benson University Center. The theme for this year’s program is “Activating Change: […]
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Wake Forest University School of Divinity has received a $6.6 million gift from the Griffin Family Trust, the largest individual donation in the school’s history. The historic gift marks the second major contribution from the Griffin family, bringing their total support to the school […]
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