Harvard History

In 2008, Geshe Kalsang and Venerable Phuntsok sifted colored sand to create a mandala of compassion.

Photos: ‘Faces of Divinity’ Kicks Off School's Bicentennial Year

August 30, 2016

HDS has undertaken an audacious project to combine critical thinking about religion with the training of religious leaders in the context of a research university.

Addressing Challenges for the Third Century

August 24, 2016

On August 30, George Rupp, former Dean of Harvard Divinity School, will deliver the keynote address during the School’s Convocation. The event, during which Harvard President Drew Faust will offer an introduction, also marks the kickoff to HDS’s bicentennial year celebration.... Read more about Addressing Challenges for the Third Century

From Church History to Buddhist Rituals

May 4, 2015

Harvard owes its existence to the study of religion. In 1636, endeavoring to assure that the next generation of ministers in the fledging American colonies were properly educated, the "Great and General Court of the Governor and Company of the Massachusetts Bay in New England" approved the establishment of a college that would soon be known as Harvard.

Dean David N. Hempton at launch of Campaign for HDS

Hempton Lays Out Bold Vision for HDS

April 4, 2014

HDS Dean David N. Hempton launched the Campaign for Harvard Divinity School on April 4, 2014, with an address that laid out a bold vision that builds on the School's tradition of religious education, service, and scholarly excellence. What follows is the text of the dean's remarks.... Read more about Hempton Lays Out Bold Vision for HDS

Slideshow: Andover Hall at 100

May 9, 2012

In the fall 1911, members of both Andover Theological Seminary and Harvard Divinity School gathered in the chapel of the newly built Andover Hall to dedicate the building.... Read more about Slideshow: Andover Hall at 100

Saluting Andover Hall at 100 Years

May 9, 2012

On a Friday morning in early fall 1911, members of both Andover Theological Seminary and Harvard Divinity School gathered in the chapel of the newly built Andover Hall to dedicate the building.... Read more about Saluting Andover Hall at 100 Years

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Harvard History

Photos: ‘Faces of Divinity’ Kicks Off School's Bicentennial Year

Addressing Challenges for the Third Century

From Church History to Buddhist Rituals

Hempton Lays Out Bold Vision for HDS

Slideshow: Andover Hall at 100

Saluting Andover Hall at 100 Years

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