CharlieP123

Hello all! I was wondering if any of you may be able to help me out with a grad school search. I am hoping to study Buddhist-Christian dialogue in an MDiv program in preparation for pursuing Buddhist chaplaincy and/or Protestant ministry. I have read quite a lot on this topic, especially from writers Thich Nhat Hanh and Paul Knitter. I find the conversation between these two traditions to be fascinating, and I am interested in finding ways to put it into practice. I am considering applying for MDiv programs at UChicago and Harvard, as I have heard they have the greatest assets for multi-faith interested students. Any other ideas of good programs to explore would be appreciated! I have an undergraduate GPA of 3.72 from a small liberal arts college, and a GRE score of 163V, 146Q and 5AW. I read on the UChicago website that they do not consider the Quant section for an MDiv program, which is why I decided to focus my time on the Verbal and AW. Is it possible my low score on the Quant will be a problem? I'm currently pursuing a Masters of Social Work at the University of Minnesota, gaining experience in practicing therapy. If you have any time to share your thoughts I would appreciate it! Thank you!

Hello all! I am wondering if someone can help me out by giving me a better idea of my chances with a few programs. I am finding it difficult to find helpful information about grad programs. So if anyone has a better idea that would be helpful! I just graduated in May from St. Olaf College, a small liberal arts college in Minnesota. In college I studied Social Work and Religion. This year I am participating in a gap year program called Lutheran Volunteer Corps, where I live in community with other volunteers and work as a social worker at a homeless shelter. I graduated with a 3.72 GPA. I am hoping to pursue MDiv and MSW dual degree programs, specifically Yale Divinity/UConn, Princeton/Rutgers, and Chicago Theological Seminary/UChicago. I am hoping to pursue ordained ministry in the UCC in the future. Does anyone have any idea about my chances for these programs, especially the Seminaries/Div Schools I'm looking at? I'm wondering if my GPA is adequate for Ivy League seminaries. Thank you for the time!