Religion and Public Life at Harvard Divinity School
Religion and Public Life at Harvard Divinity School
We educate leaders on the civic necessity of understanding religion to build a just world at peace.
Programs
Religious Literacy and the Professions
Religious Literacy and the Professions collaborates with professionals working in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to advance a deeper understanding of the complex influences of religions in modern human affairs.
Master of Religion and Public Life
The HDS Master of Religion and Public Life degree helps experienced professionals develop in-depth knowledge of the complex ways religion influences public life related to their career areas.
As the new director of Religion and Public Life, I want to invite you to join us in our efforts to deepen the scholarly and professional understanding of religion in service of a just world at peace.
News
RPL Explores Intersections of Justice and Public Theology
In a recent lecture, guest speakers Quinton Dixie and Rev. Leslie Callahan explored the legacy of the Rev. C.T. Vivian, discussing the intersections of justice and public theology.
RPL Examines Black Religious Thought and American Democracy
In a recent RPL guest lecture, Paul Cato examined the role of Black religious thought in American democracy, emphasizing the influence and challenge of love.
RPL Examines Relational Sovereignty and Indigenous Liberation
In a recent RPL lecture, Natalie Avalos examined the concept of "relational sovereignty," a framework of indigenous liberation emphasizing the kinship of all living things.
