This page provides an overview of EDS's five week, synchronous, virtual courses that will be offered in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Term I: October - November 2026
Term II: February - March 2027
Term III: April - May 2027
Term I: October - November 2026
-
Dr. Paulo Ueti -
Contextual Bible Studies: Decolonizing Biblical Hermeneutics
Instructor:
Dr. Paulo Ueti, theologian and New Testament biblical scholar; theological advisor for USPG and Anglican Alliance
Dates:
Tuesdays, October 6 through November 3 -
The Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas -
Readings in Womanist Theology
Instructor:
The Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas, womanist theologian known for her writings on racial justice and sexuality and the Black church; visiting professor of Theology at Harvard Divinity School; EDS Distinguished Scholar for 2026-2028Dates:
Thursdays, October 15 through November 12 -
Dr. Kwok Pui Lan -
Anglican Women’s Voices from the Global South
Instructor:
Dr. Kwok Pui Lan, scholar of Asian and Asian American feminist theology and postcolonial criticism; EDS Distinguished Scholar for 2025-2026; with EDS 2025-2026 Fellows as guest speakers
Dates:
Wednesdays, October 21 - November 18
Term II: February – March 2027
-
Dr. Oluwatomisin Oredein -
Black Theopoetics
Instructor:
Dr. Oluwatomisin Oredein, Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Theological Imagination and Associate Professor in Black Religious Traditions, Constructive Theology, and Ethics at Brite Divinity School
Dates:
Tuesdays, February 11 through March 11
-
The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Mae Magill -
Church & the Resistance
Instructor:
The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Mae Magill, author and teacher imagining new ways of being church; Coordinator of Community Life at Episcopal Divinity School
Dates:
Wednesdays, March 3 through March 31
-
The Rev. Martha Simmons -
Doing the Deed: Social Justice Preaching 101
Instructor:
The Rev. Martha Simmons, J.D., homiletics expert and leading scribe on African American preaching
Dates:
Thursdays, February 25 through March 25
Term III: April – May 2027
-
The Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas 
The Reverend Brandon Thomas Crowley, PhD -
Theology Course (area of focus to be determined)
Instructor:
The Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas, womanist theologian known for her writings on racial justice and sexuality and the Black church; visiting professor of Theology at Harvard Divinity School; EDS Distinguished Scholar for 2026-2028; and the Rev. Dr. Brandon Crowley, Director of Theological Education, EDS; Senior Pastor of the Historic Myrtle Baptist Church in Newton, Massachusetts
Dates:
Tuesdays, April 6 through May 4
-
Dr. Paulo Ueti -
Unbinding the Scroll: Decolonizing the Canon & the Empire
Instructor:
Dr. Paulo Ueti, theologian and New Testament biblical scholar; theological advisor for USPG and Anglican Alliance
Dates:
Wednesdays, April 14 through May 12
-
Dr. Rudolph P. Reyes II -
Neurodivergent Liberative Theology and Ethics
Instructor:
Dr. Rudolph P. Reyes II, liberative theologian and ethicist fousing on Latine religion and neurodiversity; Research Scholar, Starr King School for the Ministry
Dates:
Thursdays, April 22 through May 20
Registration
We aim to open registration to the public for all EDS courses one month prior to the start of class. Most courses are capped to facilitate an engaging learning experience. When courses are capped, enrollment will be via a lottery system. To be the first to know when course registration opens, please ensure you are on our mailing list by visiting eds.edu and signing up for our emails. Thank you for your interest in learning with EDS!
Cost Structure
The standard cost for these courses is $300. While this price reflects the cost of creating and offering each course, we believe that everyone should have access to high-quality theological education and we are committed to reducing financial barriers to participation. That is why we offer two additional price levels - $150 and $75 - so you can choose the one that best aligns with your current financial circumstances. If these price levels are out of reach, you may apply for additional financial assistance by emailing us at info@eds.edu.
About Episcopal Divinity School
EDS is reimagining seminary for a changing church and world. Grounded in the liberating love of Jesus, EDS offers learners opportunities for critical theological reflection on pressing issues of the day and skills for leadership in their communities. From our intensive classes and global partnerships to drop-in webinars, our offerings encourage deep reflection and build capacity for creative, justice-oriented leadership.