I am following up to a save-the-date email sent in July regarding
> Harvard Divinity School's Diversity and Explorations Program, a new
> multicultural outreach initiative scheduled for October 22-24.
> Inaugurated in fall 2007, the program’s primary aim is to provide
> outreach to students from groups generally underrepresented in
> theological education. The program is available to all students from
> backgrounds which suggest a commitment to issues of diversity and
> social justice and an interest in the fields of religion, theology, or
> ministry. Forty (40) students will be selected from a competitive
> application process and all participants will be provided with travel and lodging for three nights.
> The application deadline of September 19 is quickly approaching and we
> want to let you know that application materials and information about
> the program are now available on our website at
> http://www.hds.harvard.edu/afa/visiting/events.html#diversity. We hope
> you will help us make this year a success by identifying a current
> student or recent graduate who might have an interest in graduate
> theological education. If you have already done so, we thank you!
> This year’s itinerary will include workshops, seminars, and open
> classes to expose participants to the study of religion, theology, and
> ministry, as well as to interdisciplinary opportunities in variety of
> professional, academic, and ministerial careers.
>
> Highlights of the 2008 program include:
> [Image: "*"] A panel on “Why Graduate Theological Education,”
> with speakers from Princeton Theological Seminary; Emory University,
> Candler School of Theology; Union Theological Seminary in the City of
> New York, and Yale Divinity School.
>
> [Image: "*"] Panels on graduate school funding, standardized
> tests, faith and social justice, careers in ministry and professions,
> preparing for doctoral studies, and more.
>
> [Image: "*"] Welcome Reception and Dinner on the evening of
> Thursday, October 23, which will feature HDS faculty speaker Susan
> Abraham.
>
> [Image: "*"] Informal meals with faculty, staff, and students and
> a social outing with current HDS students on final night of the program.
>
> Please contact our office at admissions@hds.harvard.edu or
> 617-495-5796 if you have questions, would like to receive materials in
> the mail, or have an update to your contact information. We look
> forward to hearing from you and hope that you are enjoying the remainder of the summer.
>
> Best regards,
> Angela Counts
>
> P.S. For more information on the 2007 program, please read the
> article, “An Innovative Preview of Life at HDS,” at
> http://www.hds.harvard.edu/news/HDT/2007v3n3.pdf .
> *********************************
> Angela Counts
> Assistant Director of Admissions
> Harvard Divinity School
> Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
> 617-495-5796 phone 617-495-0345 fax
> www.hds.harvard.edu
>
>
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