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Continuing Education and Programs

Innovation and creative work thrive here. Further your professional development.

From dual degrees in bioethics, counseling, education, law and sustainability to concentrations in areas related to faith and well-being, to responding to growing food-related challenges with the Food, Health, and Ecological Well-Being Program, we are transforming the way religious leaders are educated. With opportunities for community-oriented service, worship arts, social justice advocacy, and activism, we are creating opportunities that allow you to embrace and experience your passions hands-on.

The School of Divinity welcomes clergy, lay leaders, alumni, community members, those seeking theological enrichment, and others interested in general continuing education opportunities to audit selected courses during the fall and spring semesters.

Explore all of our continuing education programming:

See what opportunities are available in the upcoming semester and learn how to apply.

The School of Divinity welcomes clergy, lay leaders, alumni, community members, those seeking theological enrichment, and others interested in general continuing education opportunities to audit selected courses during the fall and spring semesters.

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Participants gather for an educational experience during the School of Divinity's Food, Health, and Ecological Well-Being Summer Intensive Immersion Course

Food, Health, and Ecological Well-Being Program

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Learn how you can partner with us.

The program hosts a fellowship program, continuing education workshop, and retreats. For faith leaders working on food insecurity, health disparity, or ecological degradation, the level of complexity is immense. We can easily become overwhelmed by the scale and difficulty of the problems our communities face. Which thread do you pull? Where to begin?

Learn how our Baptist heritage holds value for students, alumni, and the institution for the future.

Recognizing the School of Divinity’s role as a vital institution in fostering excellence in leadership among diverse communities of Baptists committed to justice, reconciliation, and compassion, the Baptist Commons forms students, engages alumni, and cultivates relationships with supporters to deepen the distinct Baptist heritage of our ecumenical learning community.

Bill Leonard talkes with School of Divinity students about the Baptist Commons

The Baptist Commons

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The Faith COMPASS Center

Learn how to get involved in combating HIV/AIDS in the South.

The The Faith COMPASS Center focuses on preparing ministry and nonprofit leaders to address the needs of vulnerable populations such as rural communities in Appalachia, African Americans, and LGBTQ individuals.

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