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UChicago Divinity School @UChiDivinity

A vibrant community of scholars who guide the public’s understanding of religion. We offer the PhD, MDiv, 2 MA degrees, and undergraduate programs of study.

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Our students bring bold ideas and rigorous inquiry to this year's meetings of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature. Find the full list of Students, Faculty, and Alumni presenting at AAR/SBL 2025: divinity.uchicago.edu/news/a…
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Continuing our celebration of faculty scholarship, here’s more of the important work being shared at this year’s AAR/SBL meetings. Find the full list of Students, Faculty, and Alumni presenting at AAR/SBL 2025: divinity.uchicago.edu/news/a…
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UChicago Divinity faculty are leading panels and sharing new research at this year's meetings of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature. Find the full list of Students, Faculty, and Alumni presenting at AAR/SBL 2025: divinity.uchicago.edu/news/a…
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We're proud to celebrate our alumni presenting at this year's meetings of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature. Find the full list of Students, Faculty, and Alumni presenting at AAR/SBL 2025: divinity.uchicago.edu/news/a…
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Margaret Mitchell, AM’82, PhD’89, Prof of New Testament and Early Christ. Lit & Dir of the Hyde Park–Kenwood Food Pantry, was featured in @ChicagoMaroon discussing the sharp rise in food-pantry demand across the South Side amid disruptions to SNAP funding. ow.ly/A8se50XteNL

South Side Food Pantries Face Demand Surge Amid Changes and Disruptions to SNAP Funding

Local food pantries have been working to meet increasing community needs amid recent federal funding disruptions and new eligibility requirements for the program.

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Join the Div School Tues. Nov. 18, for a virtual visit exploring degree opportunities, institutional culture, and application details. Program directors and current students will be available to answer questions. Register for the event here: apply-divinity.uchicago.edu/…
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“Whether one has knowledge of any of the languages referenced or not, ‘The Pearlsong’ readily adapts to the reader...” -Erin Galgay Walsh, Ast Prof of New Test & Early Christ. Lit On Oct 20, Prof Walsh spoke at "The Pearlsong" event at Harvard Div School. ow.ly/3uto50Xrjou
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"Ultimately it is the responsibility of higher education leaders to stand up for true principles of free inquiry and expression." -Tony Banout, PhD '12. Banout, will deliver the @ClarkUniversity 2025 Presidential Lecture this evening. clarku.edu/news/2025/11/06/f…

Free speech expert to deliver Presidential Lecture

Tony Banout, the inaugural executive director of the University of Chicago’s Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression, will deliver the 2025 Presidential Lecture and Conversation, “What are We Talking...

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Join the Div School in collaboration with other institutions from the Association of Academic Divinity Schools, virtually Wednesday, November 12th to discuss advanced degree opportunities in religion, theology, and ethics. Register here: apply.utsnyc.edu/register/aa…
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"This is, in other words, a scholarly novel, possibly to a fault...But even so, the result is entirely true to life." Read this The Christian Century article about Div School alum, Robert P. Baird (AM’03, PhD’10) and his debut novel: The Nimbus. christiancentury.org/books/a…

Aura et labora

In Robert Baird’s debut novel, a religion scholar’s young son starts emitting a holy glow that might or might not be...

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Demon hunters, fandoms, & the sacred side of #Kpop 👀 This #Halloween, Angie Heo, Assoc. Professor of the Anthropology and Sociology of Religion at @UChicagoDivinity, unpacks how pop idols, rituals, & spirits intersect in K-pop Demon Hunters. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/20xY50XkYgC
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"We must approach every person with gentleness, dignity, and faith that love can awaken the divine within them." -excerpt of Dr. Post & Dr. Egnor Read this recap of Mind Matters podcast episode ft. Div School alumni Dr. Stephen Post and Dr. Michael Egnor. ow.ly/bSCq50XkJNC

Pure Unlimited Love: Faith, Freedom, and the Path to Peace

Dr. Egnor agreed, observing that the United States seems to be losing its ability to hold respectful disagreement. Post responded by quoting Abraham Lincoln’s call for unity…

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How can sci-fi expand the way we teach & think about religion? Join the Colman Program for “Sci-Fi and Religion in the Classroom” with UChicago historian & acclaimed author @Ada_Palmer. 📅 Nov. 5 | 12–1:30 PM | Swift 106 🍽 RSVP for lunch → ow.ly/Er9350Xk1Ie
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"She sees martyrdom—and that means testimony—as a personal glorification." -Sarah Ruden interviewed by MDiv student Lilia Ellis Read this complete interview conducted by Christian Century contributor, Lilia Elis, discussing the legacy of martyr Perpetua. ow.ly/SRrS50XiH3x

The inverse wisdom of a second-century martyr

“Perpetua was a grandstander,” says Sarah Ruden. “She saw martyrdom—and that means testimony—as a personal...

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Thurs. Oct. 30th the Div School will host an open house to share graduate study degree programs at UChicago. Representatives from AADS programs will also be in attendance. Schedule 4-6pm CDT: UChicago Campus tour and degree program conversations 6-8pm CDT: AADS Tabling and Panel
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Read this @baptist_news article, sharing Div Professor William Schultz's research on conservative religion and politics flourishing in Colorado following WWII. ow.ly/Coof50XfeF3 * #ReligionAndPolitics #DivinitySchool #Uchidivinity #religiousstudies #FaithAndPolitics

Historian tells how Colorado Springs became ‘evangelical Vatican’

Colorado Springs is home to dozens of major international evangelical parachurch organizations, many of them arriving here between 1980 and 1995. But the story really begins between 1945 and 1955,...

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Curious about a Master of Divinity degree? Interested in a career in religious leadership? Learn about the most well-regarded MDiv programs in the country on Tues, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m. CDT during the Association of Academic Divinity Schools webinar. application.candler.emory.ed…
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Only two weeks until the Divinity School hosts scholars from around the world to explore what it means to "salvage" dead and dying cultures. Join for panel discussions, musical performances, and poetry readings Nov. 3 and 4 at Swift Hall. Register now: ow.ly/qj8w50XepmH
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Take a sneak peek at some of the architectural elements and artifacts you might see at Swift Hall during the FREE 2025 Open House Chicago Festival from @ChiArchitecture. news.uchicago.edu/story/100-… #OHC2025 #ChicagoArchitecture #Swift100 #Uchicago #divinitySchool

100 years of Swift Hall in 10 objects

Historic home of UChicago’s Divinity School celebrates its centennial with digital exhibit and architectural tour

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Join the Religious Studies program’s Open House on Monday, October 20, 4:30–6:00 in Swift Hall Common Room, a casual drop-in to meet professors and classmates, connect with others interested in religion, and enjoy free food and RLST giveaways. No major or minor required.
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