ConfucianMdiv

Thanks! Indeed it is difficult to find courses relative to Confucianism in both HDS and Uchicago. However, I think it is even more difficult to find a Confucian field education spot. I have a friend I Uchicago who identifies herself as Confucian as well ( applied as atheist though) just create a Confucian group herself to meet the requirement of field education. I have no idea if HDS would allow me to do similar attempts. I think I will figure out a way ; )

Apologies, guys. I posted this thread because I asked this question to one of the admission office of the schools I will apply for, and the assistant dean replied that I have to finish my master program in China before matriculate to their school. I was freak out guys and asked him again to make sure I didn't get him wrong. Waiting in anxiety I asked the same question here. Yesterday that gentleman replied me and said he was wrong before and i can matriculate regardless whether I may get the master degree or not. So problem solved guys. Thank you guys all the same!

Hi folks! I feel really desperate and anxious to ask this question. I really know nowhere else to seek for help. So please, please reply if you know any information. I'm a grad school student in China, second year. Gonna apply for a grad program in the US in 2017fall. The plan is that I will get my degree in China in July 2017 but I just find some minor but crucial problem. I need an extra credit to have my oral defense and graduate but now I'm not sure if I can get this credit. That means I can't be sure about if I can get my degree in July 2017!!(will have to wait until July 2018) My questions are: 1) Should I still apply for master programs in US? I mean, I will probably get some offers, but can I matriculate without the degree from the program I'm currently in? ( deferment is barely possible for the programs I'm gonna apply for) 2) Also, if I do get these offers but can not matriculate, will it have any negative effect when I re-apply the same programs next year? I'm still trying very hard to figure out the way to get the credit. It will be a ridiculous story if I have to delay my plan for grad education in US because of such a meaningless credit......But life is always ridiculous isn’t it? Thank you in advance for any words!

Hi everyone, I'm from China, have identified myself as a Confucian since 17 years old. I spent nearly six years in department of philosophy studying Chinese philosophy but roughly six months ago I realized that I want to do something practical to spread Confucius Teaching instead of doing academic work in a College. I think M.Div. programs offer the education I need. I hope to establish Confucian organizations ( monasteries, actually ) in future and spread Confucius Teaching to common people in China. The courses on arts of ministry are exactly what I want. Here are some details about me: Bachelor of philosophy from a TOP 10 university in China. GPA 3.6 Working on my Master of philosophy in TOP 2 university in China GPA 3.6 GRE v162 q164 awa3.5 ( I know my writing is lame but that's what I got....); TOFEL 106 One of my letter will be from a professor in Harvard religion study. Well as far as I know there's no one yet have ever applied for m.div. as a Confucian.I feel pretty thrilled yet helpless to be the first one. I've sent several emails to figure out which of those divinity schools would be willing to enroll a Confucian in m.div. and my conclusion is that 1) Harvard and Chicago University seem pretty welcome to the " Diversity" I may bring to them. 2) Yale and Boston College said that I'm "eligible" to apply, but they are not sure whether I will be fit to the programs. 3) UTS said I can try to apply but they don't think their program would be beneficial to me. So folks, I'm gonna ask the question that have been asked for hundreds of times here: Do I have a chance to make it to Harvard or Chicago University? Also: Do you guys know any other divinity school that is likely to enroll me? First timer here. I would appreciate any advice and information. Thank you!