The Office of Women's Concerns seeks to serve the total student body, as well as faculty and staff in matters relating to women's issues. This office deals with special problems and sensitivities of women students and advocates the inclusiveness of female participation in all aspects of campus life at Shaw University Divinity School. It provides resources on women's concerns and helps to integrate the spirit of gender equality throughout the state and nation.

The Director of Women's Concerns is primarily responsible for advocacy, women's studies, counseling, working with women's groups, and assisting women graduates with job placement.

Shaw University Divinity School recognizes the changing trends in seminaries across the country and the unique sensitivities and gifts that women bring to ministry.