[Application Post-Mortem Evaluation]

2 hours ago, xypathos said:

 

Regarding publishing and presenting, it's a two edged sword. My advisors and faculty encouraged us to stay away from publishing entirely (minus lit and book reviews), presentations depend on the conference. I had two book chapters in a book designed for clergy, on the topic of suicide and religion but it's not an academic book.

 

Genuinely curious . . .  why would you not publish or present?  Isn't that, in large part, what we're working toward?  I think it helps demonstrate that you're ready to be part of the guild.  I think a track record of publications and presentations helped my applications.  It isn't everything, but I'm at a loss for what the downside would be.

[PhD Applications Fall '18 Season]

I have an offer for Vanderbilt PhD (w/Theology and Practice fellowship and Honors fellowship) as well as for the Duke ThD (still waiting on PTS).  Anyone with a similar decision or thoughts on the relative merits of the programs?  My intent is to teach at a seminary/divinity school, but I'd like to keep the door open to work at a SLAC.  Are there any notable downsides to either program?  Is this a coin toss?     

[PhD Applications Fall '18 Season]

5 hours ago, xypathos said:

Baylor and Michigan have deadlines of December 1st.

Yep, I gathered that from the post. Just isn't a straight shot to 15 December if you're applying to Duke PhD.

[PhD Applications Fall '18 Season]

Unless you're applying to Duke (PhD). Deadline is December 7.