Building a More Just Future

The Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas and the Rev. Dr. Carter Heyward at the 2023 Kellogg Lecture in Donegan Hall at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine

Episcopal Divinity School embraces remarkable journeys.

Born from the merger of Episcopal Theological School and Philadelphia Divinity School in 1974, EDS's legacy in Cambridge, MA includes influential roles in movements like the Voting Rights Movement, women's ordination, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and much more. In 2017, EDS ventured to New York and developed a growing Anglican Studies program during its six-year affiliation with Union Theological Seminary. With theological education at a crossroads, EDS has a new opportunity to discern its future as an independent venture through a transformative, year-long strategic planning process. EDS will continue in its commitment to theological education, faith, and social justice and invites your contribution to shaping its future journey.

Transition News

EDS Announces Search for Next President
March 13, 2024: The Board of Trustees of Episcopal Divinity School (EDS) is delighted to announce the search for our next President.
Update on Strategic Planning Process from Board Chair Ms. Kay Kramer
March 4, 2024: It has been a time of great discernment and transition, and I’m so pleased to report on what EDS has been doing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions regarding Episcopal Divinity School's transition from Union Theological Seminary.
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What practices, wisdom, sounds, and movements sustain us as we engage the work of social justice? Join EDS for an online seminar featuring discussion groups, music, and liturgy.
Spirituality for Social Justice
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Meet Our Staff and Board
Click here to meet the EDS Staff and Board of Trustees. Pictured above: EDS Board Chair Ms. Kay Kramer and EDS Interim President the Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas.
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EDS Critically Engages White Christian Nationalism
This year, among its other activities, EDS has given special attention to unpacking, interrogating, and countering white Christian nationalism.

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