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Hebrew Bible Scholar and Devoted Mentor Frank Moore Cross Passes Away at 91
Friends and family mourned the passing of former professor Frank Moore Cross—a loving father, a wild mushroom and rhododendron enthusiast, and a great scholar of the Hebrew Bible.
Papyrus Troubles
The papyrus fragment above is the portion that Harvard Divinity School Professor Karen L. King believes to feature evidence that Jesus was married, a claim that has been disputed by the Vatican.
Vatican Discredits HDS Prof's Finding
The Vatican joined a growing number of skeptics Friday in questioning the authenticity of a recently unveiled piece of papyrus said to demonstrate some early Christians believed that Jesus Christ was married.
Gospel of Jesus' Wife
Professor Karen L. King is shown holding the fragment of ancient papyrus that contains four words suggesting that early Christians believed Jesus was married.
Harvard Professor Finds 'New Gospel'
A piece of papyrus, no bigger than the palm of a hand, provides the earliest and most definitive evidence yet that some early Christians believed Jesus was married, Harvard Divinity School Professor Karen L. King announced earlier today.
The Girl Who Was Over Top Model
In a shocking turn of events on last Friday's episode of "America's Next Top Model: College Edition," Harvard Divinity School alum Maria B. Tucker voluntarily removed herself from the running towards becoming America's next top model. The New Mexico native had made it past the first two rounds of judging, but started questioning her passion for fashion when faced with the potentially life-altering decision to cut her long locks during last week's makeover episode.
Sparks House Undergoes a Color Change
Sparks House—historic landmark and former private residence to the late Reverend Peter J. Gomes—has undergone a color change. Recently a bright shade of canary yellow, the House has now been painted a taupe tone, restoring the house to its original color that dates back over 150 years.
Rev. Jonathan L. Walton Will Replace Gomes as Pusey Minister
Reverend Jonathan L. Walton, a Harvard Divinity School professor, has been appointed Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church and Plummer Professor of Christian Morals, the University announced Wednesday. Walton is an ordained Baptist minister who received tenure as a professor at the Divinity School this semester.
New Harvard Divinity School Dean Announced
David N. Hempton, a professor of Evangelical theological studies, will be the Divinity School’s next dean, Harvard University President Drew G. Faust announced Friday.
Divinity School Professor To Leave Harvard
Mark D. Jordan, a popular professor with appointments at the Harvard Divinity School and Faculty of Arts and Sciences, will leave Harvard at the end of the semester to take a position at the Danforth Center for Religion and Politics at Washington University in St. Louis.
Students Demand Degrees for Victims of 1920 Court
As Lady Gaga and Oprah Winfrey made their way to Sanders Theater for the launch of the Born This Way Foundation, around half a dozen students braved the snow and cold in a demonstration for Their Day in the Yard, a group advocating for posthumous degrees for gay students expelled from Harvard in the 1920s.
From left to right, Professor Howard Gardner (Harvard GSE), Professor Michael D. Jackson (Harvard Divinity School), and author Sarah Bakewell, speak with host Richard Weissbourd (Harvard GSE and Kennedy School) regarding their experiences that influenced them to write their books at the "How to Live" panel held at the Old South Church Sanctuary.
Custodians Protest Cuts in the Number of Hours Worked
A delegation of almost ten Harvard Divinitiy School custodians went to the school’s building manager on Thursday to protest what they are calling “unnecessary” cuts in the number of hours worked by the custodial staff.
Divinity School Receives $2.7 Million for Buddhist Initiative
Harvard Divinity School announced a $2.7 million donation last week to support the founding of The Buddhist Ministry Initiative, a program to foster the training of Buddhist ministers at the Divinity School.
Nigerian Sultan Hopes To Mediate Tensions
Abubakar is on a mission to encourage interfaith dialog and cultivate a stronger national identity for Nigeria, according to panelist Jacob Olupona, who is a professor of African religious traditions at the Harvard Divinity School.
Weekly Tea Tradition Revived at Sparks House
Sparks House—the former residence of the late Reverend Peter J. Gomes—opened its doors again on Wednesday to continue its tradition of hosting a weekly tea.
Tea Is Back at Sparks House
Continuing a tradition begun more than 35 years ago by the late Reverend Peter J. Gomes, Wednesday teas will return this evening to Sparks House. Gomes, who died this past February, opened his official residence once a week as a gathering place for members of the Harvard community.
Resigning HDS Dean Proud of School's Expansion, Financial Aid
Harvard Divinity School Dean William A. Graham will step down from his position at the helm of HDS after a decade in the position, the University announced last week.
The Voice of Harvard
Gomes would come to be known, in part, by his voice—its rich humor, its melody, its power, and its timbre. Though he died in February, his voice—and all that it stood for—will continue to resonate in the memory of those who knew him.
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Memorial Service Held for Gomes
With Memorial Church’s pews filled to capacity, dignitaries and University leaders paid tribute to the late Reverend Professor Peter J. Gomes.
Border and Immigration Vigil
Students listen to an anonymous testimonial at an immigration vigil held Thursday night at the Harvard Divinity School. The vigil, organized by a group from HDS Borderlinks, included testimonials, music, and responses from community members.