Duke Divinity School invites ministry professionals of all traditions to refill their spiritual wells through self-directed study, worship, and prayer on the beautiful Duke University campus.

Eligibility and Tuition Rates

Full tuition for the five days is $750 - Applies to those who are not appointed clergy of the United Methodist Church in North Carolina. Please select Registration Type: "Full Tuition" below. If you do not need hotel accommodations, please select "Local Resident" to pay a reduced rate of $250.


Scholarships of $600 (bringing the cost to $150 for the five days) are available for the following individuals:

  • Appointed clergy (elder, deacon, or licensed local pastor) serving rural United Methodist Churches in North Carolina are eligible for scholarships thanks to the generosity of The Duke Endowment. Please select Registration Type: "Scholarship" below.
  • Appointed clergy (elder, deacon, or licensed local pastor) serving churches in the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church are eligible for scholarships thanks to the generosity of The Parish Ministry Fund. Please select Registration Type: "Scholarship" below.
  • Not sure if you are eligable? Please contact Rev. Ken Spencer, Director of the Office of Wesleyan Engagement.

Additional night stays for a one day early arrival or late departure are available for an additional fee and can be selected during this registration process.

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Registrant Information

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Are you an alumni of Duke Divinity School?

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Do you serve a Duke Endowment Church?

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Do you serve a church in the Western North Carolina Conference?

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Are you a Thriving Rural Communities Fellow?

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Do you have a Duke NetID and/or unique ID?

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Parking Option: A complementary parking pass can be made available to you. Would you like for us to purchase a parking pass for you?

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Library Access: All Study Leave participants will have general access to the Divinity School library. If you would like additional library privileges to access online databases and check out library books, please indicate this below.

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