Follow Your Passion.
Answer Your Call.
Today more than ever, our world needs ready and capable faith leaders. Wake Divinity is a community of scholars, activists, ministers, and leaders committed to transforming our world for the better.
Featured Event
Hooding and Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 18, 2024
7:00 p.m.
Wait Chapel
Join in celebrating the class of 2024!
Our Programs
Why Wake Divinity?
Mission
Wake Divinity is an ecumenical community committed to justice, reconciliation and compassion.
Experience
We are committed to seeing each student succeed and reach their full potential.
Scholarship
Our faculty are teacher-scholars, accessible mentors, and exceptional educators.
A Holistic Theological Education Centered on Your Unique Calling
Wake Divinity prepares students for ministry in all its context within the church walls and beyond.
Meet Our Students:
“The Wake Div Experience” is our promise to provide exceptional support that encourages student wellbeing, personal growth, and increased vocational clarity.
Upcoming Events
News
- Wake Forest University School of Divinity Names John E. Senior Assistant Dean of Vocational Formation and Doctoral Education
- Professor Derek Hicks Announced as Wake Forest University School of Divinity Hooding and Commencement Ceremony Speaker
- Theological Improvisations Symposium Explores Intersection of Music, Theology, and Creativity
Social Media
Congratulations to Maggie Clark (MDiv ’25)!
Maggie was recently awarded the 2024 Addie Davis Scholarship, presented to Baptist women enrolled in seminary to pursue a calling to ministry and leadership.
For more information about the scholarship, visit bwim.info/addie-davis-scholarship/
Link In Bio
May 22
Wake Forest University School of Divinity Names John E. Senior Assistant Dean of Vocational Formation and Doctoral Education
Read more: divinity.wfu.edu/2024/05/wake-forest-university-school-of-divinity-names-john-e-senior-assistant-dean-of-vocational-formation-and-doctoral-education/
Link In Bio
May 22
Congratulations to the Wake Forest University School of Divinity students recently inducted into Theta Alpha Kappa, the National Honor Society for Religious Studies and Theology!
Graduate students must have completed at least half of the credit hours in their religious studies or theology program with a 3.5 GPA. Today, we held a reception to celebrate this wonderful accomplishment.
May 16
Congratulations Class of 2024!
The Hooding Ceremony highlights the "Wake Div Experience" as graduates gather with family and friends to celebrate graduation. Join us in Wait Chapel on Saturday, May 18, at 7pm.
For those unable to attend, visit commencement.wfu.edu/livestream/#divinity
#WFUGrad
Link In Bio
May 15
Congratulations to Mallory Challis (MDiv ’26)!
Mallory is the recipient of the 2024 Nancy A. Hardesty Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by Christian Feminism Today. We are so proud of her continued great work and accomplishments.
🔗: eewc.com/mallory-challis-2024-nancy-a-hardesty-memorial-scholarship-recipient/
Link In Bio
May 15
Derek Hicks, Associate Professor of Religion and Culture, will serve as the School of Divinity Hooding and Commencement speaker. The ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 18, at 7 p.m., in Wait Chapel. #WFUGrad
Read more: divinity.wfu.edu/2024/05/professor-derek-hicks-announced-as-wake-forest-university-school-of-divinity-hooding-and-commencement-ceremony-speaker/
Link In Bio
May 8
Congratulations to Rayce Lamb (MDiv ’16) and Torie Zeiner (MDiv ’20)!
They have been selected as Invested Faith Fellows for their work as social innovators addressing systemic issues of injustice while building sustainable financial models.
🔗: www.investedfaith.org/news/invested-faith-awards-11th-class-of-fellows
Link In Bio
May 8
Wake Forest University School of Divinity Assistant Professor of Church History Charles Rivera was recently quoted in The Wall Street Journal.
To read the article, visit www.wsj.com/us-news/united-methodist-church-votes-to-end-ban-on-ordaining-gay-clergy-747489b4?mod=hp_listb_pos2
Link In Bio
May 6
