divinity school
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of divinity school
First recorded in 1545–55
Example Sentences
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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
Samford, which was established by the Alabama State Baptist Convention, has an enrollment of about 5,700 undergraduate and graduate students and includes a divinity school.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 2, 2021
He tried a year of divinity school at Yale University but, after a suggestion from a professor, became interested in psychology.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 18, 2020
After her marriage broke down, she returned to Kingston as a single mother and enrolled in divinity school.
From New York Times ● Feb. 1, 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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