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A global leader in the study of religion, the Divinity School approaches religious studies and religious leadership with attention to inquiry, innovation, and awareness of how scholarship impacts questions of public and contemporary concern.
The Divinity School brings together—and pioneers—multiple perspectives and approaches to the study of religion. We teach the critical skills that are necessary for relating to the evolving and complicated roles religion plays in the worlds we inhabit, in meaningful, responsible, creative, and adaptive ways. Work here is deeply informed, intellectually curious, and honestly engaged.
2025 Nuveen Lecture delivered by Daniel Holz: "Reflections on the Beginning and End of Everything"
Alum Stephen Post, AM'79, PhD'83 Discusses Forthcoming Book on the 'Mind Matters' podcast
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2025 Nuveen Lecture delivered by Daniel Holz: "Reflections on the Beginning and End of Everything"
On October 28, 2025, the Divinity School hosted the annual Nuveen Lecture, delivered by Daniel Holz,...
Alum's Debut Novel, 'The Nimbus,' Reviewed by Christian Century
A review of Div School alum, Robert P. Baird's, AM’03, PhD’10, debut novel, The Nimbus, was recently...
Prof. Kirsten Macfarlane Wins Roland H. Bainton Theology and Religion Prize
The University of Chicago Divinity School congratulates Kirsten Macfarlane, Associate Professor of E...
The Martin Marty Center
The Martin Marty Center for the Public Understanding of Religion is a bridge between religious studies scholarship and the wider public. Through conferences and events, community and scholarly initiatives, fellowship programs, and our electronic publication Sightings, we work on the intersection of religion and public life.