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  1. sacklunch
    Fair enough!
  2. sacklunch
    Congrats, Emma! You are rocking these apps!! This part of the year does seem to drag on and on...winter + anxiety of apps = bleh.
  3. sacklunch
    Great points, Lux. It is important to remember that the end goal is actually getting a job! Since these programs are so long, and in some cases seemingly unattainable, I often forget these stats do make a difference. cheers.
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    It is very well respected in biblical studies. Also, I have a few friends over there in the doctoral program in ethics and they seem to love it.
  5. sacklunch
    I haven't heard anything from the six schools applied. I am curious, though, if anyone applied to U of Minnesota's MA in Religions in Antiquity? I ended up applying to it, but don't think anyone on here has mentioned it? It only admits a couple each year and offers full funding to each (plus stipend). Anyone? Edit* I guess I will list the schools applied: ND MA ECS, Duke MA Religion (Jewish studies), Minnesota MA, Vandy MA Jewish studies), GTU MABL, Chicago AM.
  6. sacklunch
    You might try posting in the Classics section.
  7. sacklunch
    Those smarty pants ( ) members have their own section for PhD applications, so I figured we needed one for MA/MTS/MAR/MDiv/ThM apps! Please post your acceptances, interviews, rejections, thoughts, et cetera!
  8. sacklunch
    18 credit hours at MOST institutions is 6 courses; the equivalent is a minor, usually. "Hours" does not mean actual hours, it's just how they describe a course, which is usually "3 credit hours" (or in some cases, certain programs use 4 credits per course, or even Harvard who uses like .5 credits per course).
  9. sacklunch
    Also, if it helps: I applied to 4 or 5 of those programs listed and received competitive offers. My GPA was slightly higher than yours, but not by a long shot (cum. 3.75). And honestly in hindsight my SOP was not all that great (I didn't know for sure what I wanted).
  10. sacklunch
    First, stop worrying about your stats. They are fine (and a tad above average for most programs). If you want to eventually go to a "mainline" school for a doctorate, then I would try to get into one of schools you listed. IMO the 'hardest' schools you listed are HDS and ND. Partially because they get a lot of applicants, but also because they are top notch programs (again, this is just based off being on the board for several years). And have no fear about not having enough time to take systematics courses at any of those programs. I'm not in that field, but I'm sure most will have outstanding faculty. As far as deciding which school(s) to apply, really take a look at what faculty each has and what fits best with your interests. If that happens to be HDS, then apply. But at the end of the day the deciding factor is going to be your SOP, and if they require it, your writing sample. Your GPA is fine, your GRE is average (and some of them do not even require it, YDS for one), you have more language experience than most entering students. In short, don't worry. You will get into some of those schools as long as your SOP isn't complete crap. good luck, mate.
  11. sacklunch
    Call the admissions dept. and tell them your concerns. I'm sure it is fairly common for admitted students to do this, right?? I remember I called several schools and asked similar questions. Anyways, congrats on the acceptance!!
  12. sacklunch
    Sounds scary! I had a somewhat similar, although not as extreme, experience with Greek. Glad to hear your Latin is finally at the PhD level! From my experience taking a doctoral level Greek course I can relate. I am taking a doctoral level Hebrew class this semester, so hopefully I do well enough .
  13. sacklunch
    A friend told me the other day that Vandy sent out their interviews. Figured I'd let you all know.
  14. sacklunch
    You seem to hate that class you took (remember you mentioning it before, haha). I'm curious what was so terrible about it? *preparing popcorn*
  15. sacklunch
    Check out Harvard Divinity's MTS. It would allow you that flexibility, I think. The other Masters programs in theology are going to require some "lame" courses you are not interested in. But I suppose it might be better than doing another BA? Also check out Brandeis' program: http://www.brandeis.edu/departments/classics/ I almost applied to the program but realized it wasn't best for my interests. The program is only a year, but it would prolly be enough to get you into some post-bacc programs, or a Masters. When I spoke with them months ago I think they said they offer most applicants (accepted) 50% off tuition. best.
  16. sacklunch
    The terminal MA's you listed will all require a substantial amount of Greek and Latin. The choices, as I see it, are: 1. Enroll at another University for another BA, this time in Classics. 2. Apply for a terminal MA/MTS/MDiv in theology and spend the 2/3 years there doing a lot of languages (this is what I have done -- I went into my MA with only 2 years of Greek; now I have much more, plus Hebrew, Latin, and Aramaic). 3. Community College for Latin and Greek. While this may be your cheapest option, I have had friends in the past do this and they worked at about 1/2 the speed of my University (of course, not all created equal).
  17. sacklunch
    Email them, they will likely tell you. it's prolly something around 3.6-7? I think that was the average last year at YDS.
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    Low energy

    sacklunch replied to caffeinerd's topic in The Lobby

    exercise.
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    Duke Div...

    sacklunch replied to RD_Paul's topic in Religion

    *edit* I was told they generally offer everyone 50%, but no full funding offers are generally made. I was mostly curious about decision notification, et cetera.
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    Duke Div...

    sacklunch replied to RD_Paul's topic in Religion

    Anyone have info on the MA in Religion? I just submitted my info, but haven't heard of anyone else on here applying.
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    Languages...

    sacklunch replied to sm2012's topic in Religion

    I know half a dozen folks from CUA here at BC doing the masters! If you're asking to get into a masters program then your language experience thus far is fine. Once you are in, as Sparky said, you would need to beef up on certain languages depending on your specific interests.
  22. sacklunch
    The SOP will vary A LOT depending on what type of program you are applying for. I'm sure those in the sciences would not go on and on about their volunteer experience, while those in the humanities might do just that (and it likely will work out well for them).
  23. sacklunch
    If you are interested in Andover Newton they have some really cheap options. I know one guy, for instance, from BC that lives in their student housing. I think it's something like 3-400 a month. And I hear it's pretty nice.
  24. sacklunch
    Haha! It's all a show. I, like everyone else, feel like it would be an accident if I got in anywhere. If you did get into ND by accident, hopefully they make another "mistake" and let me in, eh??
  25. sacklunch
    Indeed. I suspect you will be just fine, LateAntique!
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