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I just declined UC Riverside's offer. I hope that opens something up for anyone who's still waiting to hear from them. Best of luck to all

Yeah, UPenn only takes the two they feel are the best fit at that moment. It could have been two acceptances to J/C in Antiquity (though it wasn't). When I inquired, I was told I was better off applying to a different department (where my POIs were also appointed) b/c of the kind of students (methodologically) my sub-field in religious studies was interested in was not an exact fit for me. It was good advice - it worked!

Finally heard back from all schools applied to - almost batting .500! Now time for decisions...

Peter Frampton, In regards to Temple's Af-Am dept: http://www.emajonline.com/call-for-monteiro/ A version of this will appear as an ad in the Philadelphia Inquirer in the coming days.

Or better, what sub-field they've been accepted to?!

Hi all, I only applied to one Ethnic Studies department, so I've largely stayed off this thread, but I was one of the UCR acceptances. Beekay, did you get funding info for UCR? Would you mind sharing what you were offered (PM or posted)? Do you plan on attending the recruitment day? Good luck to everyone still waiting! This is a terrible process...

Wait listed at Princeton... As Jay-Z would say, "on to the next one."

2 Princeton acceptances up... no word on sub-field

Yeah, I don't even think there is an MATS option for domestic students. PTS offers an MA in Christian Education and the M.Div (as well as a M.Div/Ma option). They do offer a ThM (which they don't fund), but that is a one year degree which requires an M.Div already.

Also, what is "the usual?" Is it decent?

Thanks! No word on funding. I received a general acceptance letter via email

I suppose if you want to get two MAs then it doesn't make that much of a difference, except maybe in the bank account. If you do choose to apply and get into a top M.Div. program, you have many opportunities to make it as rigorous and "academic" as you want it. As marXian said, this all really depends on what you want to do. At PTS, I've been able to take quite a few independent studies (critical theory and post-colonial stuff) and PhD courses at Princeton University (History and Religion depts.). The M.Div is flexible and can be "academic" if you want it to be. Again, it really all depends on what you're looking to study and, ultimately, where'd you like to end up.

There aren't many from the CA fundamentalist background at PTS, but it is not an absent bunch either. Last year, two people went on to PhD's (UCSD-History; Notre Dame-Sociology) who came from King's University in CA. And, we have a few from Moody every year at least check out the place. My advice would be to apply for an M.Div. Other's may disagree. But, that extra year would enable you to cultivate strong letters of rec if you're looking to go on. Not sure about the other schools, but no, at PTS you would (99% sure) not have to pay full tuition.

Ha! No, not a stickler. I'm just happy were a vigorous group, poring over the results page.

Someone posted an interview for Yale. Didn't say which sub-field

Does anyone know if funding info come with an acceptance email? Or, does it come some other way? No word yet for me, just finding ways to bide my time

Thought I'd join the waiting fun... Religion in the Americas subfield (mostly). Hopefully this all ends soon.