MTS Program Help

[piggo5]

I was recently accepted into the MTS programs at Boston University and Vanderbilt Divinity School. I was a late applicant so I have to decide which school I want to attend very soon. Boston U. is paying for 55% of my tuition and Vanderbilt is paying for 40%. I have no idea what area of focus I want to study. Does anyone have any suggestions on what school to attend? Thanks.

[ddsdevil]

Both are solid choices. There are several factors to consider:

1. Location. If it were me, I would much rather live in Nashville than Boston, but I'm a Georgian so I'm scared of cold weather.

2. Boston Theological Institute: This is a big advantage to studying at a place in Boston. Through BTI, you have access to other schools like Gordon-Conwell and Harvard and can cross register for classes.

3. Financial: You may have more money from BU, but my assumption is that cost of living is higher there. (although I'm sure that it's not cheap living in Nashville either)

4. Prestige: Both are great schools, but I think that Vanderbilt has a bit more prestige and may give you a greater advantage for PhD programs afterwards.

I would probably pick Vanderbilt after looking through the pros and cons.

Good luck!

[Postbib Yeshuist]

I think I would side with Vandy too (of course, I grew up in NC, so I'm partial to the area). It has a solid rep and cost of living will be significantly less than at BU.