Students: Belong, Worship, Serve with Duke Chapel and Religious Life at Duke

Dear Students,

We are looking forward to getting to know you more deeply—in your joys and your struggles, in your faith and your doubts. If you ever need anything, never hesitate to reach out to us. We are here for you. See below for the many ways to bridge faith and learning with Duke Chapel. So that a Chapel minister or staff member be in touch with you, we invite you to:

• Fill Out this Brief Form

Connect Faith and Learning

With a mission of “bridging faith and learning,” the Chapel offers a number of programs that support students in deepening their faith and seeking meaning in life. As part of Duke’s Centennial celebration, the Chapel and its partners will gather campus and national faith leaders for a special, two-day Faith Summit on November 17 and 18. Also, see these ongoing programs connecting faith and learning:

• Chapel Scholars—a program for students to build community across Christian traditions through study, service, and worship
   
• Graduate and Professional Student Programs—offerings from the Chapel open to graduate students
   
• Say the Thing—an initiative to give students an opportunity to wrestle with life's most ancient and persistent questions using innovative technology
   
• Theology Underground—a series of guided conversations about how culture, identity, and race impact the way we live out our faith and belief

Belong

There are more than twenty campus Religious Life groups, plus three Chapel affiliates, from a wide range of religious traditions that offer worship services and the opportunity to belong to a faith community. And, look for opportunities to chat with a QuadEx Chaplain to discuss questions of meaning and purpose, to plan a vigil, or to share a light moment at a pop-up event.

Worship at Duke Chapel

Join us in worship at 11:00 a.m. on Orientation Sunday (August 25) and Opening Sunday (September 1). Held on Sunday mornings throughout the year, the Chapel’s interdenominational Christian services are characterized by vibrant faith, intellectual depth, diverse cultural expressions, and a welcoming community. In a special Centennial Founders’ Sunday Service on September 29 during Homecoming Weekend, we will thank God for the many decades of ministry, sacred music, preaching, and pastoral presence at Duke Chapel and on the wider Duke campus. Also, see details and times for all of our services, which range from Choral Evensong to Blessing of the Animals to Jazz Vespers.

Serve

Begin the semester addressing food insecurity and waste in our community by participating in the Crop Drop the morning of Saturday, August 24 (sign up here). The Chapel’s community engagement fosters connections with the wider Durham community by partnering with local churches, faith communities, and nonprofits, including the Durham Pilgrimage of Pain and Hope, which is an opportunity to discover how your spiritual journey is connected to the history of Durham.

Sing and Hear Music

The Chapel’s robust music program includes three different choirs, all of which are open to Duke students. Come to an open rehearsal or schedule an audition. A large and diverse concert series features choral concerts, organ recitals, and guest artists from around the world. All programs are free for Duke students. 

Find Sanctuary

Duke Chapel is a sanctuary for all people that is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for meditation, reflection, prayer, and contemplation. Take a moment to come inside the big wooden doors! Plus, follow us on Instagram to get updates on when we hold special trips at night to the top of the Chapel tower. 

Work at Duke Chapel

Students work in every aspect of the Chapel’s mission and programs. To see the jobs available for students, go to Duke’s JobX site and search for “Chapel.”