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Vita Passiva

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  1. I realize these kinds of posts probably get old, but I could use some advice on applying to History programs. I have a B.A. in Theology (GPA 3.4) and an M.A. in Theology (3.6) from two different small, unrecognized schools. I'm interested in doing a PhD in Early American History with a focus on religion and politics in the colonial period, as well as, Early modern Europe. I realize my GPA is not great. This is primarily because I worked full-time during my program and have a family. I need to retake the GRE (my current scores are 155 Verbal, 149 Quant, 4.0 Writing). I also realize my majors are not in History (though I did have quite a bit of History in both programs). Should I pursue an M.A. first? Or do I even have a shot at getting into a funded PhD program? Right now I am looking at Baylor, University of Georgia, Vanderbilt, Florida State University, Yale Divinity (MTS), Harvard Divinity (MTS). Are there other programs I should consider for this concentration? Thanks for any help you can give.
  2. Not sure if this means I was rejected. Logged into the admission status portal for Princeton Seminary today. It says "Decision letter has been mailed". There is also a portal for "Admitted students who want to confirm". When I try to log into that it just brings me back to the screen that says "Decision letter has been mailed." I'm assuming that since there are no options for me to confirm, my letter will be a rejection. Is this a safe assumption?
  3. I am trying to decide between theology and ethics. My primary interests are in political theology, theology of culture, and ecclesiology. How about you?
  4. Hello, I am applying to Yale's MAR program. I was curious if there were any students currently attending that would permit me to ask a few questions about the program. Any help would be much appreciated.
  5. Thanks for the help! I am sort of out of the loop on good History MA programs. Can you please list some top notch MA programs that would have decent funding?
  6. Hello, I am currently enrolled in a M.A. program in Theology. I have a B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies. I am interested in pursuing a Phd in American Religious History. I am specifically interested in intellectual and religious history in the 18th and 19th centuries. My UG GPA is a 3.4 and my grad GPA is currently a 3.8. Neither are from top tier institutions. I would like to study in a History dept at a top tier school like Yale, Princeton, or Penn. Is it vital for me to get an M.A. in History? If so, what institution would you recommend for my stated goal. Thanks for any help.
  7. That certainly makes sense. There are many great faculty members at all of these schools. Do you know how much of a Master's degree you can divide up among all of these schools (e.g. must one take 50% of classes at the primary institution)?
  8. My interests in Systematics lie in the traditional loci. More specifically, I am interested in Prolegomena, Soteriology, and Trinitarian theology. I really enjoy "contemporary" theologians such as Robert Jensen, Eberhard Jungel, and Karl Barth. I am looking for a school with a faculty that is interested in orthodox questions, ecumenical relations (inter-denominational), and ecclesial edification. I suppose I would be more inclined to study with a more "conservative" faculty than "liberal", while holding the tension of being intellectually honest and academically rigorous.
  9. In your opinion, which schools have strong Systematic/Constructive theology departments? I am looking for a Master's program. A few things to consider: 1. Faculty 2. Academic rigor 3. Institutional reputation 4. Areas of Theology (i.e. traditional loci or liberationist, feminist, etc.) 5. Ecumenical Dialogue
  10. Any other feedback from those who have/currently attended Duke University (M.A., MTS), PTS (MDiv), Yale (M.A.R, MDIV), Harvard (M.T.S), Candler (M.T.S)? Much appreciated.
  11. Thanks for all of your input guys. I really appreciate it. I do have much experience with the languages. I had 3 semesters of Hebrew (amounting to a syntax and exegesis class) and 2 master-level courses in Greek (also completing a syntax and exegesis class). I feel very comfortable with both languages. My GPA, however, is a 3.46, which is not so great. Early on in my studies, i struggled with a few classes. I feel confident in my breadth of reading and my writing skills, so I hope this will be enough.
  12. I am a recent graduate from Boyce College (the undergraduate school of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary). I received my B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies. I now have plans to pursue graduate studies with a goal to teach and write in the future. I am now a confessional Lutheran. My interest lie in New Testament (Pauline studies, Historical Jesus, Christian Origins) as well as Historical Theology (Lutheran Orthodoxy). I am looking a few different schools, Duke University (M.A.), PTS (MDiv), Yale (M.A.R), Harvard (M.T.S), Candler (M.T.S), Luther Seminary and Concordia Seminary (St. Louis). I am unsure, though, of what kind of students some of the Universities are looking for. My degree is from a Bible College and lacks a broad liberal arts background. Am I in over my head trying to get into Duke, Yale or Harvard? Plus the theological convictions of the school I attended are very conservative. Will this be a hinderance to my application? Also, I am interested to hear from students who have attended any of these schools. What is the ecumenical and theological environment like? Would a confessional Lutheran be out of place in any of these schools? Sorry for so many questions. I'm just a little unsure about this whole process. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks!
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