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Hey all, Two part question... Let me preface this by saying I don't have any plans to teach at the university level, so I'm not really concerned about how the degree would be perceived by a PhD program, but I am interested in some of the more prestigious MDiv programs (though I can't do anything about that right now due to family reasons) so keep that in mind when formulating answer. Thanks in advance!!! 1.) Anyone have any experience or heard anything about Nottingham's distance learning MA in either Church History or Systematic Theology? I'm not as familiar with Nottingham but I know Milbank teaches there (and actually helps teach one of the colloquium in the program) so it seems like a very good option. Anyway, I interested in anything anyone has to say (Likes, dislikes, thrown tomatoes, etc...) I'd appreciate any and all insights here. 2.) Anyone have any input into how the degree would be perceived by a Duke/Emory/Vandy MDiv department? Generally DL degrees aren't well respected but there seems to be a slow but steady shift in that respect. Nottingham seems like a great place, Duke's added the MACP, etc, so more and more top universities seem to be taking advantage of technological advances to overcome geographical/family reasons that previously kept people from being able to pursue studies at the most desirable institutions. Obviously this would be different if the end goal were a PhD and a spot in academia but that's not what I'm interested in, so I'm just curious how it's viewed. Anyone have any input on this? THANKS AGAIN! peace, -T

Hi all. Fairly new here and have a question for those who've been through the application process before... At the schools where it's optional (Duke, Yale, Candler) did you submit GRE scores with your MDiv application? If you did, do you think it helped you (and in what way? acceptance, scholarship, etc)? If not, do you think it made a difference at all? I'm likley going to be applying next year and I'm somewhat concerned about this. I had a decent GPA (overall 3.3; major - 3.6) but majored in engineering, so I'm not sure if my lack of liberal arts background will hurt me or not. I have made a concerted effort to educate myself (godbless Amazon and their cheap books!) but it's not like that can go on resume. Hence, the queries about taking the GRE... Additionally, if you're in one of these schools, what is your take on their feelings about MDiv's with non-traditional service goals (i.e. NOT going for ordination)? Help! (and thanks in advance for the comments...)