Programs

A vital conversation on The Episcopal Church’s work to confront its complicity in the Native American boarding school system

A groundbreaking investigation exposes a shocking cover-up of cultural genocide perpetrated by the church and government, and illuminates the enduring love, beauty and courage of an Indigenous community. Join EDS for a conversation with the directors, followed by a screening of the documentary.

Robert P. Jones, author of White Too Long and founder of the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) will explore how survey data and historical analysis reveal the deep entanglement between white Christianity and American racism. This conversation is an EDS Colloquia with Dr. Jemar Tisby.

This course, taught by Dr. Jemar Tisby, explored the historical and contemporary influence of White Christian Nationalism in the United States and examined how the Black Christian tradition has resisted racial and theological distortions of Christianity.

This webinar explores contemplation as a liberating and justice-rooted spiritual practice that emerges from communities historically shaped by struggle, resilience, and sacred imagination.

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how we live, communicate, and understand the world, it also calls people of faith to engage deeply with urgent spiritual and ethical questions. What does it mean to be a soul in digital space?

Join the EDS community in reading "The Asylum Seekers: A Chronicle of Life, Death, and Community at the Border" by the Rev. Cristina Rathbone this summer and join us for a community conversation featuring the author and several other subject-matter experts on September 10.

Episcopal Divinity School hosted a vigil on August 8, 2025, in preparation for, and on the eve of, the Jonathan Daniels and the Martyrs of Alabama Pilgrimage taking place on August 9, 2025. The vigil was open to the public and featured the Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas and Ashley M. Jones, Poet Laureate of the State of Alabama.

Episcopal Divinity School hosted a virtual screening of "Here Am I, Send Me: The Journey of Jonathan Daniels," honoring the martyred seminarian who gave his life for civil rights. This event featured a conversation with the Rev. Deacon Carolyn Foster and filmmaker Lawrence Benaquist.

EDS hosted a screening of “Religion, Racism & Reconciliation: A Documentary on America's Original Sin” on Wednesday, July 9 at 7pm Eastern / 4pm Pacfic. The film's directors, Gerald and Adam Krell, joined us in conversation before the screening.

This webinar took place on Monday, June 30 at 1pm ET / 10am PT, and explored the religious influences behind the headlines and reflect on the role of faith communities amid global conflict.

This was a timely webinar exploring the significance of Pope Leo, the first American pope, and what his appointment could mean for renewed dialogue and collaboration between Episcopalians and Roman Catholics.

This urgent conversation uplifited the work of Cristosal, a leading Episcopal-backed human rights organization serving vulnerable communities in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.

This conversation engaged theological, political, and grassroots responses to empire—highlighting resistance, solidarity, and alternative visions rooted in Christian witness. International scholars and clergy reflected on how their faith traditions inform a critique of empire and inspire action for justice.

The Kellogg Lecture is an opportunity for the EDS community to gather and learn from cutting-edge leaders on topics at the intersection of theology, church, and society. The lecture provides an opportunity to bring together distinguished leaders, theologians, and justice advocates to challenge, inspire, and deepen our understanding of faith.