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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.

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The Divinity School prepares students for careers of field-defining scholarship, teaching, and publicly-engaged leadership. 

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Our students provide some of the most vibrant parts of our community culture. They contribute to all aspects of life at the Divinity School.

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The Divinity School invests over $11 million dollars in scholarship assistance to students. We are committed to making graduate education affordable. 

News & Events

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The Divinity School and the Hebrew Bible: Past, Present, and Future

The study of the Hebrew Bible has a long and storied history at the University of Chicago. The Unive...

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Div School at AAR/SBL 2025

 Friday, November 21st:Start Time:Speaker:Title:Location:8:30 amNorth American Paul Tillich Soc...

Volunteers distribute food supplies at the Hyde Park–Kenwood Food Pantry. Courtesy of the Hyde Park–Kenwood Food Pantry.

Prof. Margaret Mitchell Increases Aid for South Side Amid SNAP Delays

Margaret Mitchell, AM’82, PhD’89, Shailer Mathews Distinguished Service Professor of New Testament a...

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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.

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