Brite Divinity School Adopts Bold New Strategic Plan

Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady named president of Brite Divinity School

Updates from February 2024 Board of Trustees Meeting

The Rev. Stephen Cady, Ph.D. inducted into the Martin Luther King Jr. Collegium of Scholars at Morehouse College

Rev. Dr. Erin Edwards named Director of Ecclesial Innovation

Spring 2024 Graduates

Brittany Brooks named Vice President for Business and Finance

Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs Named

Students participate in Scripture and Civil Rights Travel Seminar

A Lenten Word about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Commencement Commitment

Resolution in Support of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

President's Report- Fiscal Year 2024

New Academic Dean and Executive Vice President

New Director of Soul Repair Center Announced

Chaplaincy Studies Expansion

Dr. Oluwatomisin Olayinka Oredein to become new Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Theological Imagination

Brite Divinity School to Launch New Student Initiative Thanks to $1M Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.

Brite granted $1M to launch the New Brite Path Initiative, which brings an innovative approach to the student experience, from admission to graduation and beyond

Sarah Hurwitz Calls Jews to Know Their History at 28th Annual Gates of Chai Lectureship

Brite Divinity School hosts conversation on the history of Jewish traditions, October 7, antisemitism, and more

Guidelines for Term Papers

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

Innovation and Spiritual Entrepreneurship Class

Certificate Programs

First masters students who wish to concentrate their studies in a particular area may pursue a certificate in Biblical Studies; Black Church Studies; History, Theology, and Ethics; Jewish-Christian Relations, Military Chaplaincy; Pastoral Care; Gender and Sexual Justice; and Latinx Church Studies, and Introduction to Theological Foundations.

Collaborative Degrees

As part of the Collaborative Degree Program, Brite Divinity School and Texas Christian University allow qualified students pursuing a Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry or a Master of Theological Studies the opportunity to concurrently pursue a Master of Social Work or a Master of Business Administration.

Brite Divinity School - TCU Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences Collaborative Degrees

Doctor of Ministry

Doctor of Philosophy

Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry

Master of Divinity

The Master of Divinity is an 81-hour degree designed to educate informed leaders who are prepared to engage in effective, critically imaginative ministry in a variety of contemporary contexts.

Master of Theological Studies

Master of Theology

The Master of Theology degree is an advanced masters degree program at Brite Divinity School. The 24-hour program leading to this degree is designed to provide students with a more complete mastery of a particular area of theological study than is normally provided at the M.Div. level.

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Certificate in Theological Foundations

A certificate in Theological Foundations is ideal for anyone curious about theological education and potential student looking to prepare for seminary school.

Denominational Programs

The student body, faculty, and staff at Brite Divinity School are interracial, international, and ecumenical Faculty and students are engaged in local, state and national ecumenical organizations and programs.

Field Education and Supervised Ministry

Theological Reflection Group Leaders

Dean's Page

Dean's List

Each fall and spring semester, M.Div., M.T.S., and M.A.T.M. students who achieve a grade point average of 3.80 or above in a given semester on a minimum of nine completed (graded) credit hours are honore

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Student Rights and Responsibilities

Academic Conduct and Plagiarism Policy

Schedule of Classes

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Complete the online application to your degree program of interest

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Scholarships, Grants and Awards

Due to the generosity of donors, Brite is available to offer generous tuition grants, merit scholarships and need-based financial aid.

Student Worker Policy

International Students

Incoming Students Fall 2025

Incoming Students Spring 2026

Tuition and Fees

Student-Initiated Withdrawal from Courses and Refund Policy

Orientation Requirements

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Fort Worth

Brite sits in the heart of Fort Worth, TX, which is currently the 13th-largest city in the United States. Embracing the spirit of the Southwest, Fort Worth has the charm of a historic small town, as well as a flair for the arts within its culturally rich environment.

Leibrock Village

Brite Housing

Visiting Campus

The Office of Admissions looks forward to welcoming you to Brite Divinity School on the campus of Texas Christian University. Prospective students who are traveling some distance may request assistance with overnight accommodations, meals, and airport shuttle transportation.

Programmatic Initiatives

Asian/Asian American and Pacific Islander Church Studies

Black Church Studies

Borderlands Institute

The Borderlands Institute aims to bring border awareness issues to students, faculty, and religious and community leaders in ways that will effectively shape their respective ministerial work and/or research.

Carpenter Initiative on Gender, Sexuality, and Justice

Jewish Studies Program

Soul Repair Center

Soul Repair Center

Lifelong Learning

Brite Divinity School is dedicated to being a resource for the church, clergy and community.

Ministry Week

Ministry Week is a three-day conference co-sponsored by Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University and University Christian Church held each year in February. 

Ministry Week 2025 Schedule

Ministry Week 2025 Program Personalities

Ministry Week 2025

Brite Divinity School Ministry Week 2025 February 10-12, 2025 University Christian Church

Thriving in Ministry

The Stalcup School of Theology for the Laity is open to all who want to continue learning and growing through biblical study, exploration of contemporary issues from a faith perspective, interfaith dialogue, and critical thinking about the basis of Christian understanding of God, humanity, and the world. 

Pastoral Care

Alum Council

Brite alums play a vital role in the support and advancement of Brite.

Annual Alumni Awards

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Gifts given in memory or honor of an individual offer a meaningful way to recognize family or friends.

Planned Giving

Your planned gift can benefit Brite, as well as your family, now or after your lifetime.

Ways to Give

Your gifts to Brite’s academic mission enable faculty, staff and administration to visualize, create and offer educational opportunities designed to meet the needs of the church, academy and world.

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Please be advised that photography, video and audio recordings may be taken of events hosted by Brite Divinity School

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Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady Authors Op-Ed in Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Center for Theology and Justice

Integrating Theology and justice on campus and beyond.

Additional Information

Weather Closure

The Academic Dean and Executive Vice President Search

Brite seeks a visionary and inspiring leader who has a deep understanding of graduate theological education, a nuanced understanding of the state of "Church" in our world today, a passion for preparing individuals who are called to serve, and an unwavering commitment to Brite's vision of a world transformed by God's love, mercy, and justice. The next President will both guide and sustain Brite Divinity School as it continues to realize its mission to educate and inspire people to serve God's diverse world as leaders in churches, the academy, and the community.

2025 Faculty and Staff Awards

Brite Dream Board

Brite Divinity School Time to Dream