Education
At the core of our mission is to provide theological education to the public. Wake Forest University School of Divinity is intentionally ecumenical and open to a variety of viewpoints, valuing Wake Forest’s Baptist heritage that was shaped by “soul freedom.” Our goal is to prepare people from diverse theological and religious perspectives for faithful and transformative service in a wide array of ministries. This goal is not limited to those enrolled in graduate-level programs, but also includes clergy, lay leaders, community members, and those seeking theological enrichment.
COMPASS Coordinating Centers are comprised of Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Southern AIDS Coalition, University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work & Wake Forest University School of Divinity, which create collaborative partnerships to share knowledge on increasing organizational capacity, building awareness, reducing HIV-related stigma, promoting holistic wellness of individuals through mental health services and trauma-informed care, and building faith-based advocacy and spiritually integrated organizations to end the HIV epidemic. Learn more about COMPASS Collaborative Learning Opportunities here.
Media & Toolkits
Media and toolkits are essential resources for faith communities working to promote health and wholeness in southern communities. They provide evidence-based information, messaging, and strategies that help faith leaders and community members address health disparities and disease-related stigma.
By leveraging the power of faith communities, media and toolkits can help normalize conversations about HIV, connect people to care, and ultimately save lives.
The toolkits available are designed to provide faith communities with relevant resources to further their work in their local communities: