MichaelpM

I think if you're going to GC and wanting to do PhD work afterwards, an MDiv may not be the best option. Programs such as their MANT and MAOT are considered their academic degrees and, although shorter, require more difficult courses and a higher GPA to graduate. Also, most contain a thesis option whereas, I think, the MDiv program doesn't. To my knowledge, GC grads have good success getting into decent PhD programs (especially if you're looking into theology type programs overseas) as well as Masters degree programs at top tier schools. A massive amount of their professors graduated from GC and went on to receive their PhD from Ivy/top tier schools.