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class="body-field col-12 col-md-10 offset-md-1 my-5"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The Office of the Chaplain provides spiritual support to the Divinity School community through two primary areas: pastoral care and corporate <a href="/admissions/student-life/worship">worship</a>. </p><p>The journey of faith is not always a straight line, and knowing that there are sojourners and caring partners prepared to draw alongside on the way can be a great inspiration and comfort to students.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="components-wrapper"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--quote paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--997 paragraph--bgimage--341 paragraph--bgcolor--lightgray"> <div class="background-overlay"> <span role="img" aria-label="Three red crosses sitting on the altar in Goodson Chapel with congregation in the background"></span> <div class="field 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<blockquote class="blockquote"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-copy field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>"As chaplain, my role is three-fold: first to offer pastoral care, second to administer and lead the worship life, and third to oversee spiritual formation for the Divinity community. Each of these roles is close to my heart. It is a gift and privilege to be present with the community in times of both joy and hardship, and to help guide students and staff to turn their hearts and minds to knowing God more deeply, both through worship and spiritual reflection."</p></div> </blockquote> <div class="div-hr"></div> <div class="blockquote-footer"> <cite title="Source Title"> <div class="field field--name-field-byline field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Rev. Meghan Feldmeyer Benson</div> </cite> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--simple-text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--998"> <div class="background-overlay"> <div class="component-wrapper container gx-md-0"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-copy field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><h2>Pastoral Care</h2> <p>While many of Duke Divinity鈥檚 faculty and staff are ordained pastors, primary responsibility for pastoral care rests with the Chaplain鈥檚 Office. The chaplain meets with students informally and by appointment to offer encouragement and spiritual direction as students seek to clarify their calling, struggle with questions of the faith, and balance the rigorous and sometimes conflicting demands of seminary life. All inquiries are treated with the utmost concern for confidentiality.</p> <p>The chaplain also maintains an active list of therapists, pastoral counselors, spiritual directors, and local congregations and clergy to whom students can be referred when necessary. As Christians, the most important thing to remember is that we do not make this journey alone鈥攖he Triune God accompanies us as we accompany one another.</p> <h2>About the Chaplain</h2> <p><a href="/people/meghan-feldmeyer-benson">The Rev. Meghan Feldmeyer Benson</a> became chaplain of Duke Divinity School in July 2015. Originally from Colorado, she is an ordained elder in the Mountain Sky Conference of the United Methodist Church. She has degrees in religious studies and psychology (1998) from Southern Methodist University (Dallas, Texas), and an M.Div. from Duke Divinity School (2002). Prior to becoming chaplain, Chaplain Benson worked for nine years as director of worship at Duke Chapel, having previously served as the executive assistant to Duke鈥檚 CIO. She is married to Adam, who is also a United Methodist pastor. They have a young daughter, Katie, and beagle (Charlie). She loves the mountains, liturgy, Durham, good food, and traveling.</p> <p><a href="/people/christina-hershey">Christina Hershey</a> is the staff specialist for the Office of the Chaplain.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image-text-and-button paragraph--view-mode--image-left paragraph--id--3943 paragraph--bgcolor--darknavy paragraph--fgcolor--white paragraph--margin--no-margins paragraph--padding--padding-both"> <div class="background-overlay"> <div class="component-wrapper container row"> <div class="component--img-txt-btn--container-left col col-12 col-md-6 align-items-center"> <div class="field field--name-field-component-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/component_cta_left_right/public/images/media-images/HuthPhoto_DDS_StudentWelcome%26WorshipService_Erin_12092023_HUT_1918.jpg?itok=DAyCn3Ap" width="750" height="500" alt="A student prays during a worship service in Goodson Chapel" loading="lazy" class="image-style-component-cta-left-right" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component--img-txt-btn--container-right col col-12 col-md-6 align-items-center"> <div class="component--content-wrapper"> <h2 class="component-heading">Spiritual Formation at Duke Divinity</h2> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-copy field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>At Duke Divinity School, we seek to cultivate a unified life of prayer, study, and service. 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Faculty Directory <span class="divnav-accordion__icon" aria-hidden="true"></span> </a> </h3> <div class="divnav-accordion__contents" id="divnav-accordion-31__contents"> <ul> <li><a href="/faculty/directory">All Faculty</a></li> <li><a href="/faculty/historical-division">Historical Division</a></li> </ul> </div> </section> </li> <li> <a href="/faculty/books">Faculty Books</a> </li> <li> <a href="/faculty/experts">Faculty Experts</a> </li> <li> <a href="/news/in-the-media/archive">Faculty in the Media</a> </li> </ul> </section> </div> </nav> </footer> </div> </div> </div> <div class="off-canvas-wrapper"><div id="off-canvas"> <ul> <li> <span>Admissions & Aid</span> <ul> <li> <a href="/admissions" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9463">Admissions & Aid Overview</a> </li> <li> <a href="/admissions/how-apply" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9504">How to Apply</a> </li> <li> <span>Funding Your Education</span> <ul> <li> <a href="/admissions/financial-aid" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9491">Funding Your Education Overview</a> </li> <li> <a href="/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9528">Scholarships & Fellowships</a> </li> <li> <a href="/admissions/financial-aid/black-church-latinx-fellowships" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9522">Black Church Studies and Latinx Studies Fellowships</a> </li> <li> <a href="/admissions/financial-aid/thriving-communities" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9524">Thriving Communities Fellowship</a> </li> <li> <a href="/admissions/financial-aid/lipe" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9889">Lipe Leadership Fellowship</a> </li> <li> <a href="/admissions/financial-aid/external-scholarships" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9532">External Scholarships</a> </li> <li> <a href="/admissions/financial-aid/tuition" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9546">Tuition and Estimated Expenses</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/admissions/which-degree" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9506">Which Degree Is Right for Me?</a> </li> <li> <a href="/admissions/visit" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9477">Visit Us</a> </li> <li> <a href="/admissions/student-support" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9578">Supporting Our Students</a> </li> <li> <span>Student Life</span> <ul> <li> <a href="/admissions/student-life" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9492">Overview of Student Life</a> </li> <li> <a href="/admissions/student-life/worship" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9547">Worship</a> </li> <li> <a href="/admissions/student-life/student-council" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9552">Student Council & Organizations</a> </li> <li> <a href="/admissions/student-life/womens-center" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9553">The Women鈥檚 Center</a> </li> <li> <a href="/admissions/student-life/chaplain-office" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9575" class="is-active" aria-current="page">Office of the Chaplain</a> </li> <li> <a href="/admissions/student-life/office" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9525">Office of Student Life</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/admissions/staff" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9507">Admissions Staff & Contact Info</a> </li> <li> <span>Resources for Admitted Students</span> <ul> <li> <a href="/admissions/resources" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9515">Overview of Resources for Admitted Students</a> </li> <li> <a href="/admissions/resources/orientation" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9556">New Student Orientation & Checklist</a> </li> <li> <a href="/admissions/resources/deposit" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9557">Paying Your Deposit</a> </li> <li> <a href="/admissions/resources/registration" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9558">Registering for Courses</a> </li> <li> <a href="/admissions/resources/housing" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9562">Housing and Local Resources</a> </li> <li> <a href="/admissions/resources/bridddge" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9559">Bri(DDD)ge</a> </li> <li> <a href="/admissions/resources/rise" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9561">RISE Academic Workshop</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/admissions/bulletin" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9523">Divinity Bulletin and Conduct Covenant</a> </li> <li> <a href="/admissions/duke-durham" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9526">Duke and Durham</a> </li> <li> <a href="/admissions/diversity" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9521">Statement of Diversity in Admissions</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <span>Academics</span> <ul> <li> <a href="/academics" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9512">Academics Overview</a> </li> <li> <span>Master's Degrees</span> <ul> <li> <a href="/academics/masters" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9548">Overview of Master's Degrees</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/masters/mdiv" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9529">Master of Divinity (M.Div.)</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/masters/hmdiv" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9538">Hybrid Master of Divinity (M.Div.)</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/masters/macp" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9540">Master of Arts in Christian Practice (M.A.)</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/masters/mts" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9539">Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.)</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/masters/thm" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9541">Master of Theology (Th.M.)</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <span>Doctoral Degrees</span> <ul> <li> <a href="/academics/doctoral" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9549">Overview of Doctoral Degrees</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/doctoral/thd" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9542">Doctor of Theology (Th.D.)</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/doctoral/dmin" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9543">Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/doctoral/phd" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9544">Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/online" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9636">Hybrid Online Degrees and Programs</a> </li> <li> <span>Dual Degrees & Programs</span> <ul> <li> <a href="/academics/dual-degrees-programs" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9550">Overview of Dual Degrees & Programs</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/dual-degrees-programs/mdiv-mpp" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9534">Master of Divinity/Master of Public Policy (M.Div./M.P.P.)</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/dual-degrees-programs/mdiv-msw" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9535">Master of Divinity/Master of Social Work (M.Div./M.S.W.)</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/dual-degrees-programs/mts-jd" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9536">Master of Theological Studies/Juris Doctorate (M.T.S./J.D.)</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/dual-degrees-programs/mts-mpp" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9533">Master of Theological Studies/Master of Public Policy (M.T.S./M.P.P.)</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/dual-degrees-programs/mts-md" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/10313">Master of Theological Studies/Doctor of Medicine (M.T.S./M.D.)</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/dual-degrees-programs/cthc-md" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/10314">Certificate in Theology and Health Care/Doctor of Medicine (C.T.H.C./M.D.)</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/dual-degrees-programs/cthc-otd" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/10323">Certificate in Theology and Health Care/Occupational Therapy Doctorate (C.T.H.C./O.T.D.)</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <span>Standalone Certificates</span> <ul> <li> <a href="/academics/certificates" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9551">Overview of Standalone Certificates</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/certificates/certificate-theology-healthcare" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9545">Residential Certificate in Theology and Health Care</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/certificates/h-cthc" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/10312">Hybrid Certificate in Theology and Health Care</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <span>Degree-Based Certificates</span> <ul> <li> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9497">Overview of Degree-Based Certificates</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/anglican" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9489">Certificate in Anglican Studies</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/baptist" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9496">Certificate in Baptist Studies</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/black-church" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9493">Certificate in Black Church Studies</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/catholic" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/10001">Certificate in Catholic Studies</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/chaplaincy" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9494">Certificate in Chaplaincy</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/christian-education" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9501">Certificate in Christian Education</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/faith-food-environment" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9505">Certificate in Faith, Food, and Environmental Justice</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/organizing-advocacy" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9508">Certificate in Faith-based Organizing, Advocacy, and Social Transformation</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/gender" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9509">Certificate in Gender, Sexuality, Theology, and Ministry</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/latinx" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9495">Certificate in Latinx Studies</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/methodist" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9510">Certificate in Methodist/Wesleyan Studies</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/missional" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9518">Certificate in Missional Innovation</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/preaching" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9519">Certificate in Preaching</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/prison-studies" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9498">Certificate in Prison Studies</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/teaching" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9516">Certificate in Reflective and Faithful Teaching</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/theology-arts" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9502">Certificate in Theology and the Arts</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/theology-medicine-culture" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9503">Certificate in Theology, Medicine, and Culture</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/worship" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9511">Certificate in Worship</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/other" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9584">Other Duke University Certificates</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/degree-certificates/nonprofit" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/10391">Certificate in Nonprofit Management (Non-Divinity)</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <span>Field Education</span> <ul> <li> <a href="/academics/field-education" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9514">Overview of Field Education</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/field-education/cpe" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9565">Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/field-education/communities-of-learning" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9564">Communities of Learning</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/field-education/international" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9567">International Field Education</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/field-education/students" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9572">Students</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/field-education/supervisors" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9571">Supervisors</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/field-education/forms-policies" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9573">Forms & Policies</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/field-education/office" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9568">Office of Field Education</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/study-abroad" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9517">Study Abroad</a> </li> <li> <span>Academic Resources</span> <ul> <li> <a href="/academics/academic-calendar" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9594">Academic Calendar & Course Schedules</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/center-for-writing" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9513">Center for Writing and Academic Support</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://library.divinity.duke.edu/">Divinity Library</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/accreditation" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9824">Accreditation</a> </li> <li> <a href="/academics/educational-effectiveness" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9825">Educational Effectiveness</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <span>Centers & Initiatives</span> <ul> <li> <span>Houses of Study</span> <ul> <li> <a href="/houses" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9618">Houses of Study Overview</a> </li> <li> <a href="/houses/aehs" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9640">Anglican Episcopal House of Studies</a> </li> <li> <a href="/houses/asian-house" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9631">Asian House of Studies</a> </li> <li> <a href="/houses/baptist" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9773">Baptist House of Studies</a> </li> <li> <a href="/houses/hispanic-house" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9670">Hispanic House of Studies</a> </li> <li> <a href="/houses/methodist" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9624">Methodist House of Studies</a> </li> <li> <a href="/houses/obcs" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9599">Office of Black Church Studies</a> </li> <li> <a href="/houses/presbyterian-reformed" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9628">Presbyterian/Reformed House of Studies</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <span>Initiatives</span> <ul> <li> <a href="/initiatives" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9595">Initiatives Overview</a> </li> <li> <a href="/initiatives/cfr" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9681">Center for Reconciliation</a> </li> <li> <a href="/initiatives/clergy-religion" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9665">Clergy & Religion Research Collaborative</a> </li> <li> <a href="/initiatives/dita" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9732">Duke Initiatives in Theology and the Arts</a> </li> <li> <a href="/initiatives/fons-vitae" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9659">Fons Vitae Catholic Initiative</a> </li> <li> <a href="/initiatives/leadership-education" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9692">Leadership Education at Duke Divinity</a> </li> <li> <a href="/initiatives/ormond-center" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9691">Ormond Center</a> </li> <li> <a href="/initiatives/racial-justice" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9733">Racial Justice and Cultural Competency</a> </li> <li> <a href="/initiatives/tmc" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9698">Theology, Medicine, and Culture</a> </li> <li> <a href="/initiatives/trc" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9663">Thriving Rural Communities</a> </li> <li> <a href="/initiatives/traditioned-innovation-project" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9654">Traditioned Innovation Project</a> </li> <li> <a href="/initiatives/wesleyan-methodist" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9602">Wesleyan Initiatives & Programs</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <span>Faculty</span> <ul> <li> <a href="/faculty" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9487">Faculty Overview</a> </li> <li> <a href="/faculty/directory" data-drupal-link-system-path="faculty/directory">Faculty Directory</a> <ul> <li> <a href="/faculty/directory" data-drupal-link-system-path="faculty/directory">All Faculty</a> </li> <li> <a href="/faculty/historical-division" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/10526">Historical Division</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/faculty/books" data-drupal-link-system-path="news/books/archive">Faculty Books</a> </li> <li> <a href="/faculty/experts" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9802">Faculty Experts</a> </li> <li> <a href="/news/in-the-media/archive" data-drupal-link-system-path="news/in-the-media/archive">Faculty in the Media</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <span>About</span> <ul> <li> <a href="/about/mission" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9803">About the School</a> </li> <li> <a href="/about/vision" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9858">Dean's Welcome</a> </li> <li> <a href="/about/directions-parking" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9589">Directions & Parking</a> </li> <li> <a href="/about/jobs-careers" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9590">Divinity School Jobs</a> </li> <li> <a href="/about/departments" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9586">Department Directory</a> </li> <li> <a href="/about/faculty-staff-directory" data-drupal-link-system-path="about/directory">Faculty & Staff Directory</a> </li> <li> <a href="/about/contact-us" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9587">Contact Us</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <span>Continuing Education</span> <ul> <li> <a href="/programs" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9554">Continuing Education Overview</a> </li> <li> <a href="/programs/divinity-plus" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9799">Divinity+</a> </li> <li> <a href="/programs/guided" data-drupal-link-system-path="programs/guided">All Guided Learning Programs</a> </li> <li> <a href="/programs/self-paced" data-drupal-link-system-path="programs/self-paced">All Self-Paced Learning Programs</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <span>Formation</span> <ul> <li> <a href="/formation" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9485">Formation Overview</a> </li> <li> <a href="/formation/spiritual-formation" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9576">Spiritual Formation</a> </li> <li> <a href="/formation/vocational-formation" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9577">Vocational Formation</a> </li> <li> <a href="/formation/global-intercultural" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/10076">Global and Intercultural Formation</a> </li> <li> <a href="/formation/ordination" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9579">Ordination</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <span>News</span> <ul> <li> <a href="/news" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9481">News Overview</a> </li> <li> <a href="/news/divinity-magazine/archive" data-drupal-link-system-path="news/divinity-magazine/archive">Divinity Magazine</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://dukedivinity.medium.com/">Divinity Medium Channel</a> </li> <li> <a href="/news/in-the-media/archive" data-drupal-link-system-path="news/in-the-media/archive">Faculty in the Media</a> </li> <li> <a href="/faculty/books" data-drupal-link-system-path="news/books/archive">Faculty Books</a> 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