Divinity Hall, Harvard Divinity School

Divinity Hall is a building at Harvard Divinity School in Cambridge featuring Greek Revival architecture with brownstone details and a central gabled hip roof. The two-story rectangular structure now houses faculty offices, administrative areas, and classrooms for ministry studies.

The building was constructed in 1826 by Solomon Willard and Thomas Sumner as the first structure built specifically for Harvard Divinity School. Its creation marked an important moment in the institutionalization of theological education at the university.

The name reflects its purpose as a center for theological education and learning. Today students and visitors gather here for academic discussions and religious reflection.

The building is located on Divinity Avenue within Harvard University's campus and is accessible to visitors during regular hours. The location is easily reached by public transit and offers enough space to explore the interior rooms.

The building hosted a famous speech by Ralph Waldo Emerson in 1838 in which he spoke about direct connection between individuals and the divine. This address became highly influential in American religious and philosophical thought.

Location: Cambridge

GPS coordinates: 42.37861,-71.11472

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:03