Tag: ” Harvard Divinity School

  • Nation & World

    Teaching a tragedy

    Speakers from the fields of education, history, government, religion, and politics convened at the Harvard Graduate School of Education to examine how, why, and what should be taught to young people about the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

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    Graham to step down as Divinity dean

    After almost a decade as dean of Harvard Divinity School, William A. Graham plans to step down at the end of this academic year. He will take a year’s leave and then return to teaching.

    4 minutes
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    A portrait of change

    Preston Williams was honored with a new portrait in Andover Hall. The picture of Williams, the Houghton Research Professor of Theology and Contemporary Change Emeritus, is part of the Harvard Foundation Portraiture Project.

    4 minutes
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    Moments that make Commencement

    After weeks of rain and cold, Harvard ended the 2010-11 year on a postcard-perfect day of azure skies and warming breezes. Most of the focus was on the speeches and rituals of Tercentenary Theatre, of course. But all across Harvard Yard, where graduating students, faculty, families, and friends gathered, there were thousands of magical moments…

    11 minutes
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    Degrees, certificates awarded

    Today the University awarded a total of 7,147 degrees and 70 certificates. Harvard College granted a total of 1,556 degrees.

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    Bells mark Commencement

    For 23 years, they have rung out across Cambridge in Harvard’s honor, marking the conclusion of Morning Exercises.

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    Guided by faith

    Divinity School student Shauntae Smith will draw from her Harvard studies to lead the youth ministry at her home church in Brooklyn, N.Y.

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    Wholly (and holy) organic

    Harvard Divinity School has a new blessing, a pluralist plot of paradise, in its own community garden.

    4 minutes
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    Lasting power

    Using personal narratives, several Harvard scholars recall experiences with their faiths with the help of objects in the Harvard Art Museums’ collections.

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    Sustaining the momentum

    From a Medical School team that switched to reusable materials to trim waste to a Business School move to make its executive education programs sustainable, teams and individuals from around the University were recognized for their efforts to make Harvard greener in the annual Green Carpet Awards.

    4 minutes
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    The human side of Shariah

    A scholar at Harvard Divinity School examines the humanity in the Islamic legal system of Shariah.

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    Making a difference

    Across the University, public service programs are thriving, reinforcing Harvard’s founding mission of providing assistance to others.

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    A moving tribute

    Friends and colleagues offered heartfelt remembrances during a memorial service for the Rev. Peter J. Gomes.

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    A lifelong love of African art

    The Peabody Museum’s Monni Adams, 90, continues to research and publish in her field, now focusing on African masks.

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    Rev. Peter J. Gomes dies at 68

    The Rev. Professor Peter J. Gomes, Plummer Professor of Christian Morals and Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church at Harvard University, died from complications arising from a stroke on Feb. 28. He was 68 years old.

    7 minutes
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    Church of one

    Americans are a God-fearing people, but we increasingly identify as nonreligious, according to Harvard political scientist Robert Putnam. Putnam shed light on “the rise of the nones” and other findings from his new book, “American Grace,” in a talk at Harvard Divinity School on Feb. 15.

    4 minutes
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    10 named to new Harvard Library Board

    President Drew Faust has announced the names of the first 10 members of the new Harvard Library Board, which will oversee the transition of the University’s vast library system to a coordinated structure.

    3 minutes
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    Breaking bread together

    A new dining experience at the Harvard Divinity School inspires students and staff to take an hour, sit down, and eat “family style.”

    3 minutes
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    Its sustaining mission

    Harvard Divinity School embraces the green revolution, conserving energy in buildings and harvesting from its own garden.

    4 minutes
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    Bright ideas

    Harvard authorities across many fields offer their ideas on how to get the nation’s lagging economy back on track.

    13 minutes
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    A backdrop on Islam in America

    A teach-in at Harvard tries to put the Ground Zero mosque controversy in a historical context.

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    Harvard in stitches

    Knitting’s popularity continues to grow — even at Harvard, where at least 20 informal knitting circles meet once a week.

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    Melding Spanish and spirituality

    A new language course offers students at Harvard Divinity School a chance to develop a nuanced cultural approach to their ministry work.

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    New meaning in the familiar

    Harvard Divinity School professor Peter Machinist encouraged students to alter their perspectives on education and life through defamiliarization.

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    Divinity School professor wins book award for excellence

    Divinity School professor Kimberley C. Patton has received an award for excellence in religion for analytical-descriptive studies from the American Academy of Religion for her book “Religion of the Gods: Ritual, Paradox, and Reflexivity.”

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    Eat, pray, Lefty’s

    Lefty’s Silver Cart is the work of Philip Francis, a doctoral candidate at Harvard Divinity School with an affinity for profound reflection, and for produce.

    4 minutes
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    Conflict of interest policy adopted

    The Harvard Corporation has adopted a University-wide conflict of interest policy, the first time such a policy has been crafted to cover faculty members across the entire campus.

    13 minutes
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    Eck speaker for 138th Berea College Commencement

    Diana L. Eck, Fredric Wertham Professor of Law and Psychiatry in Society and professor of comparative religion and Indian studies in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, was the speaker for Berea College’s 138th Commencement on May 23, and will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.

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    When the past is present

    Marcus Briggs-Cloud believes native language is what connects communities. His time at the Divinity School has helped him strengthen that bridge.

    4 minutes
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    The future of faith

    A panel of scholars explored the changing landscape of religion in the United States and its implications for both churches and education for ministry.

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