I second this. It really depends on where you go and I'd say that most of the places mentioned in this thread have MDiv programs that are more academically oriented. I was fortunate enough to be at an institution where this was the case and had the added benefit of some flexibility in tailoring my course of study such that my MDiv is much more like an MTS/MA -- but with an extra year added on at the end where I could hone my interests, etc.
So depending on where you are it can certainly work to your advantage, especially if you are planning on doctoral work at some point in the future.