Howard University School of Divinity

10/02/2026

📝 The Dean’s Desk — “As Way Opens”

What does it mean to recognize possibility even in uncertain times?

In “As Way Opens,” Dean Kenyatta R. Gilbert reflects on faithful waiting, courageous work, and preparing pathways for what comes next—reminding us of the gift of theological community and our responsibility to help build its future.

Read the latest edition of The Dean’s Desk and reflect on what it means to move forward as way opens.

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📖 Theological Term to Know — Hithpael

Expand your theological vocabulary with HUSD. Today’s term, Hithpael, takes us into the Hebrew verbal system, where an action may turn toward the self, occur reciprocally, or convey intensity and repetition.

Continue learning with Howard University School of Divinity as we explore the language and concepts that shape theological study.

10/02/2026

A beautiful afternoon celebrating the retirement of Dr. Deborah Scarborough! 🤍

The Howard University School of Divinity community gathered to honor Dr. Scarborough’s years of service, leadership, and dedication to the HUSD community.

Join us in celebrating Dr. Scarborough and wishing her all the best in this next chapter! 🎉

10/01/2026

📣 Big news for faith leaders and innovators!

Wisdom Keepers, Hope Seekers (WKHS) Project with the Howard University School of Divinity has officially opened our call for proposals for the Track A: Faith Leadership Laboratory Awards!

Supported by a generous $10 million grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc., this initiative is offering awards of up to $10,000 to help external organizations design and pilot fresh faith leadership programs.

📅 Proposals will be accepted until October 19, 2026.

Interested? Please email Brady Maiden, Wisdom Keepers Hope Seekers Program Operations Manager, at [email protected].

10/01/2026

NOON CHAPEL SERIES is coming this Fall! RSVP below to get the Zoom link and join us on the following dates: October 7 & 21

VIRTUAL CHAPEL RSVP https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/bWUSJQbyzs

09/28/2026

Howard University School of Divinity is excited to announce the appointment of Rev. Janiece Williams, Ph.D., as Program Director of the Compelling Preacher Initiative!

Please join us in congratulating Rev. Dr. Williams on this exciting appointment and new role! 🎉

09/28/2026

📝 The Dean’s Desk — “A Third Thing”

What becomes possible when we listen beyond our own perspectives?

In this edition of The Dean’s Desk, Dean Kenyatta R. Gilbert invites us to consider a “third thing mindset”—one that makes room for thoughtful dialogue across differences.

Read the full reflection from Dean Gilbert and consider what becomes possible when we create space for perspectives beyond our own.


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📖 Theological Term to Know — Apologia

Expand your theological vocabulary with Howard University School of Divinity.

Today’s term, Apologia, invites us to consider how Christian faith is explained, proclaimed, and defended in the face of competing interpretations.

What does Apologia mean to you? Share your thoughts in the comments!

09/25/2026

Called to Care, Prepared to Act 🧡

📅 Oct. 22 | 6:00–8:30 PM
📅 Oct. 24 | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
🎓 FREE for Howard University students!

44% of congregants in a 2021 survey said they were worried about the addiction of someone close to them. This 10-hour seminar from HUSD, Restore Impaired Clergy, and the Black Congregations Resource Center gives you practical pastoral care tools for individuals and families facing mental health and addiction issues.

Led by Rev. Otto B. Schultz (40+ years in the addictions field), Rev. Dr. Harold Dean Trulear, and Rev. Dr. Barbara Fears.

📩 More info: [email protected]

09/21/2026

We are now accepting applications for January 2027, due date is November 15, 2026. Specific class times and dates are forthcoming.

For more information https://divinity.howard.edu/clinical-pastoral-education-cpe

09/21/2026

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We know you're going to bed and waking up thinking about your next step in your theological education and ministry. One option is to consider HOWARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DIVINITY. We offer 4 distinct degrees: MDIV (hyflex/in-person), MDIV/MSW (in-person), MDIV/MBA (in-person), and DMIN (online)!

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