For Humanity Academic Excellence
Wake Divinity is a graduate theological school committed to Justice, Reconciliation, and Compassion. We embody the Wake Forest University motto Pro Humanitate, for humanity, in ministry and in the world.
For Humanity Academic Excellence
At Wake Divinity you will discover a place for your passion, your calling, and YOU!
Inspired by a higher calling to transform the world around us, Wake Divinity is home to faith leaders from all walks of life with diverse passions and vocations. Our students gain the knowledge, confidence, and support to pursue congregational ministry, nonprofit leadership, social advocacy, and their own unique vocational paths.
Our faculty are highly sought after experts and well regarded researchers. They are exemplary teacher-scholars who are exceptional mentors and educators.
Wake Divinity is a dynamic theological learning community that engages students’ minds and hearts in classrooms that are connected to faith communities and the world.
Degree Options Dual Degree Options
Master of Divinity (MDiv) MDiv / MA in Bioethics
Doctor of Ministry (DMin) MDiv / MA in Counseling
MDiv / MA in Education
JD / MDiv
MDiv / MA in Sustainability
The Wake Div Experience The Wake Div Experience
Our commitment to you begins before day one.
The Wake Div Experience is committed to holistically supporting each student during their theological education journey. We believe these commitments are integral to shaping a rewarding student experience that yields benefits during your time here and well beyond.
Continuum of support services
Creates ease in navigating each stage of the divinity school experience and builds an intentional and robust network of support
Cross-engagement opportunities
Expands access to theological thought-leaders, diverse faith perspectives, and religious scholars, that speak to the challenges of our time
Creative Co-curricular programming
Prepares students to lead with awareness and agility in response to the complexities and realities of ministry
Collaborative campus and community partners
Models a practice of collaboration beyond the walls of the School of Divinity that allows students to increase their capacity to impact their communities and the world
Pursue your educational and vocational goals with our support each step of the ways
Access the leading theological voices of our time
Respond to what’s happening in our world today
Build lasting professional, ministerial, and community relationships
Jasmine Evans (MDiv ‘21) Head of Staff, Associate Pastor for Young Adults North Avenue Presbyterian Church Atlanta, GA
“When I came to Wake, I never expected to find real long-lasting friendships that not only would enrich my life but that would also enrich my studies, that would strengthen my theologies and point me closer to a relationship with God.”
Georgia“I came to divinity school because I knew God was calling me to something around justice, radical love, and inclusion but I didn’t quite know what that looked like. Wake Divinity has actually shown me that I’m a creator, I’m an innovator, and I can confidently say that.”
Bradley“One word to describe my experience at Wake Forest School of Divinity is HOME. The people, the faculty, the students, the staff - this place is going to change you spiritually and help you grow as a person.”
Ashton Murray (MDiv ‘15) Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The
Rockefeller University
“One of my favorite memories from Wake Div, was joining together in community worship and singing the hymn “A Place at the Table.” This hymn, in combination with class discussions, helped me to build a personal theology that understands and believes that God sees each and every one of us...that God affirms us and calls us by name. Thank you, Wake Div for preparing me to be a leader in my vocation.”
McKee (MDiv ‘24)
Ylitalo (MDiv ‘24)
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