DivEx 2013
Diversity and Explorations Program at Harvard Divinity School
NOVEMBER 5–7, 2013 DivEx is diverse in the fullest sense of that word —past participants’ interests have ranged from Baptist ministry and Islamic spiritual leadership to international development and medicine. DivEx 2013: Three days exploring everything Harvard Divinity School has to offer. And it’s on us.
DivEx brings together college students and recent graduates with diverse backgrounds and interests for three eventful days at Harvard Divinity School— a one-of-a-kind school that’s a global leader in advancing understanding of world religions. You’ll discover what HDS is, what it offers, and what it can mean for your future. What you learn just might surprise you. Harvard Divinity School
“DivEx helped me see myself here. I thought, if Harvard is bold enough to bring students like us together, then maybe this is where we should be.” —Alton Price, DivEx 2010, MDiv ’13 “DivEx demystified Harvard Divinity School for me.” —Erika Carlsen, DivEx 2011, MDiv ’15
“I’m interested in public policy, and I thought I’d be an anomaly at DivEx. I wasn’t. People had so many different ideas about what to do with a divinity school education.” —Brooke Davis, DivEx 2010, MTS ’14, MPP ’14 (Harvard Kennedy School)
Diversity and Explorations Harvard Divinity School | November 5–7, 2013
DivEx is a three-day introduction to the Who It’s For What You’ll Do graduate programs of one of the world’s most distinctive divinity schools, offering DivEx is for college undergraduates who • Meet faculty who will describe our degree study that spans religious and cultural have a commitment to diversity and social programs and offer insights into how they divides to prepare ethical leaders to work justice and who are considering careers in might meet your personal and profes- in a complex world. ministry or other fields in which the study sional needs. of religion, theology, and ethics would be • Attend classes on a wide range of top- In some ways, Harvard Divinity School is an asset. College graduates may be consid- ics, religious traditions, languages, and just what you might expect: a school that ered if space is available. concepts. offers unparalleled preparation for a career in ministry. Our multireligious approach One goal of DivEx is to increase participa- • Join the School community for three days, has propelled graduates into careers as tion by members of groups that are under- getting an insider’s view of activities such lay and ordained ministers in Protestant, represented in the study of religion. With as Noon Service and Community Tea. The DivEx 2013 faculty speaker will be Catholic, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, that in mind, we especially encourage ap- • Engage with DivEx alumni and HDS Ahmed Ragab, the Richard T. Watson and other congregations and religious plications from African American, Latino students who will share their experiences Assistant Professor of Science and Religion. communities. and Latina, Asian American, and Native and respond to your questions at panel Professor Ragab’s courses explore topics American students. discussions. such as science and religion in Islam and Over half of our graduates, however, bodies and sexualities in the medieval pursue careers other than ministry—they What It Costs • Get advice on the admissions process Middle East. are leaders in public service, academia, and financial aid. international relations, social justice, and DivEx is free. We provide housing, all meals, • Connect with your fellow DivEx partici- many other fields. HDS opens doors to and airline, bus, or train transportation to pants, both informally throughout your a near-infinite range of possibilities. And and from Boston. (Ground transportation time here and semiformally, at the closing How to Apply there’s no better way to begin exploring to and from airports, bus or train sta- night’s dinner with faculty, administrators, The application deadline is September 16, them than by attending DivEx. tions, or other transport terminals is not and HDS students. 2013. You’ll find information about how included.) to apply at www.hds.harvard.edu/divex. Harvard Divinity School offers three degrees to match a range of career goals: To learn more, please contact us: • Master of divinity (MDiv) Harvard Divinity School • Master of theological studies (MTS) Office of Admissions • Doctor of theology (ThD) P: 617.495.5796 For detailed descriptions of these pro- E: [email protected] grams, visit www.hds.harvard.edu. Learn more and access the application at www.hds.harvard.edu/divex