Thriving Communities Fellowship

Embedding residential M.Div. students within the Ormond Center at Duke Divinity School

The Ormond Center believes clergy and congregations can play an integral role in helping their communities thrive. Through Duke Divinity School’s Thriving Communities Fellowship, we are helping to form the next generation of church leaders who will be able to lead with confidence and experience at this critical intersection of congregations and communities. The fellowship gives students the opportunity to witness and participate in our work of developing innovative solutions that address barriers to thriving; seeking peace, justice, and prosperity.

Find out how to apply to the Thriving Communities Fellowship by going here.

Fellowship Details

The fellowship gives structure, resources, and opportunities to the three-year residential Mdiv program at Duke Divinity School. It provides financial support that significantly increases the chances that our students will be able to pursue God’s calling without accruing debt. In addition to a scholarship that covers the full cost of tuition, Thriving Communities Fellows are also eligible to receive stipends for participating in internships at thriving ministries through the Office of Field Education and they will also have opportunities to work in the Ormond Center as Student Agents.

By the end of the fellowship, we expect that students will have—

A Network

A network of people who are thinking innovatively about the role churches can play in their communities. Community building will happen intentionally through a series of shared meals and conversations.

Translational Research Opportunities

Opportunities to support Translational Research that directly impacts churches and communities.

Best Practices

The ability to interact with congregations and communities through programs such as the Community Craft Collaborative and Placemaking, learning best practices for congregations to engage their community.

Travel Experiences

Travel immersion experiences to expand a ministerial imagination.

Mentorship

Mentoring support on a future vocational trajectory.

Formation

A foundational understanding of Asset Based Community Development and Cultural Humility.

Hear From Our Students

We take pride in the diversity of our Thriving Community Fellows who reflect the tapestry of the world. Our students come from all over the United States and from different countries and represent a wide diversity of denominational and church backgrounds. Our fellows have a wide variety of academic backgrounds which help to enrich our collaborative environment. You can meet our fellows here.