divinity school
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of divinity school
First recorded in 1545–55
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But Stalin, once a divinity school student, understood the value of the secular analogue to a saint.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 20, 2024
Corné J. Bekker, dean of the divinity school at Regent University in Virginia Beach, said Mr. Jeffress is not alone among those now pivoting to preaching about prophecy.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 26, 2023
Jennifer eventually attended divinity school at Harvard University, and then returned to New York to work for Make the Road New York, an immigrant advocacy group; her three younger siblings finished high school.
From New York Times ● Mar. 1, 2023
With the exception of college and divinity school, Manning, 55, has spent his life in Greenville.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 21, 2019
He wrote letters so persuasive that the directors of his divinity school looked favorably on readmitting him.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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