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Rev. Debra L. Haggins<\/h2><\/div>
Religious Studies Program \/ Thriving Congregations<\/em><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

(Hampton, VA) – Hampton University has named the Rev. Debra L. Haggins as the university’s first female chaplain in the institution\u2019s 140-year history. As chaplain, Haggins will serve as pastor of the HU Memorial Church, director of the Religious Studies Program and handle all religious affairs for the university.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

She will also serve as the first female executive secretary of the Annual HU Ministers’ Conference, the largest gathering of interdenominational African-American clergy in the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“This appointment makes a strong statement to the world that we are all called and can be chosen for any particular task, so we need to be prepared to be sent wherever we are needed,” said Haggins.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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