happinessjones Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Just had an interview with the Divinity school at U Chicago. Don't think it went very well. If you interview with them, be prepared to talk about more than just your specific research project, but also big picture about how your intellectual interests hang together, the philosophical/conceptual questions that drive your work, and scholarly interlocutors with whom you might engage based on methodology in addition to topic. Perhaps that's common knowledge to most folks here (I hope it is!), but it was my first interview of the season and I definitely felt like I got tunnel vision and caught a little flat footed. On another note, decisions from UVa are coming very soon; possibly later this week, next week at the latest. steadygaze108 and sa1622 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steadygaze108 Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 1 hour ago, happinessjones said: Just had an interview with the Divinity school at U Chicago. Don't think it went very well. If you interview with them, be prepared to talk about more than just your specific research project, but also big picture about how your intellectual interests hang together, the philosophical/conceptual questions that drive your work, and scholarly interlocutors with whom you might engage based on methodology in addition to topic. Perhaps that's common knowledge to most folks here (I hope it is!), but it was my first interview of the season and I definitely felt like I got tunnel vision and caught a little flat footed. On another note, decisions from UVa are coming very soon; possibly later this week, next week at the latest. What’s your Chicago field of study and POI’s?  Which subfield did you apply at UVA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaruchHaShem Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Just received my Yale rejection! (New Testament). This was expected because I did not receive an interview. I think I bungled my applications with poor statement of purpose letters. Now just waiting for a decision from PTS and I am on the waitlist at Baylor. Hoping for the best for everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steadygaze108 Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 Yale decisions are out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimply Pibbles Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 I was accepted at Yale sa1622, steadygaze108 and BaruchHaShem 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steadygaze108 Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Shrimply Pibbles said: I was accepted at Yale Yay! Shrimply Pibbles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steadygaze108 Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 13 minutes ago, BaruchHaShem said: Just received my Yale rejection! (New Testament). This was expected because I did not receive an interview. I think I bungled my applications with poor statement of purpose letters. Now just waiting for a decision from PTS and I am on the waitlist at Baylor. Hoping for the best for everyone! I hope you get in somewhere! Shrimply Pibbles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaruchHaShem Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, steadygaze108 said: I hope you get in somewhere! Thanks! All things considered, I thought I was a good NT candidate, between grades and overall preparation. But I think my statement of purpose letters read like I was unsure of what I want to research and that I was generally unclear about why I was applying. Of course, this was not true, but still they were poorly written. I am already in the "lets improve this for next year" mindset. Graduating from Gordon-Conwell with my MTS this spring. Edited February 16, 2023 by BaruchHaShem KaleTomaToe, Shrimply Pibbles and steadygaze108 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
methexis Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 16 hours ago, chocolatemilk23 said: Any additional news from Vanderbilt? I think they did some interviews in theological studies a couple of weeks ago based on a conversation with an applicant. I'm not sure about the other sub-fields. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatemilk23 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 30 minutes ago, methexis said: I think they did some interviews in theological studies a couple of weeks ago based on a conversation with an applicant. I'm not sure about the other sub-fields. Thanks! I know someone who interviewed for a different subfield (won't say which one for privacy), but according to this applicant, the committee said to expect results "mid-February." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimply Pibbles Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 I was accepted at Emory! BaruchHaShem and steadygaze108 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steadygaze108 Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 35 minutes ago, Shrimply Pibbles said: I was accepted at Emory! Which one will you choose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimply Pibbles Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 1 minute ago, steadygaze108 said: Which one will you choose? Really not sure just yet. Lots to consider. Also, still waiting to hear back from PTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steadygaze108 Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 1 minute ago, Shrimply Pibbles said: Really not sure just yet. Lots to consider. Also, still waiting to hear back from PTS. Isn’t it amazing that there were no choices last year? And this year, you do have some choices?   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimply Pibbles Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Just now, steadygaze108 said: Isn’t it amazing that there were no choices last year? And this year, you do have some choices?   Yes! The difference between my *2020/2021 round of apps and this round is significant. The mentorship I've received from the incredible faculty at Candler/Emory over the past couple of years of this MTS program has made all the difference. It's really an incredible place. steadygaze108 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RelPhDApplicant1 Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Has anyone heard from the Princeton Department of Religion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julesjules23 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Hello, did anyone else apply to Boston University Graduate Department of Religion? And if so have you heard anything from them? Or does anyone have any idea when one might hear from them. I cannot not find any info anywhere. They are the only one of my remaining schools I would really consider over my one acceptance and I am desperate to hear from them. TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julesjules23 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 On 2/20/2023 at 8:00 AM, RelPhDApplicant1 said: Has anyone heard from the Princeton Department of Religion? I also applied and have heard nothing. But my friend told me her friend received an unofficial acceptance from her PI. She hasn’t received the official acceptance yet though but at this point I’m honestly just waiting for my rejection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimply Pibbles Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 On 2/20/2023 at 8:00 AM, RelPhDApplicant1 said: Has anyone heard from the Princeton Department of Religion? Just received my rejection today! Was expecting it though, since I applied there to a secondary field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
methexis Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Julesjules23 said: Hello, did anyone else apply to Boston University Graduate Department of Religion? And if so have you heard anything from them? Or does anyone have any idea when one might hear from them. I cannot not find any info anywhere. They are the only one of my remaining schools I would really consider over my one acceptance and I am desperate to hear from them. TIA! I interviewed a couple of weeks ago and received a rejection email last week. ***I applied to the school of theology, so they may be on a different timeline than the department of religion. Edited February 21, 2023 by methexis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julesjules23 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Shrimply Pibbles said: Just received my rejection today! Was expecting it though, since I applied there to a secondary field. Received my rejection today too but didn’t receive an email. My friend told me to check the portal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julesjules23 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 46 minutes ago, methexis said: I interviewed a couple of weeks ago and received a rejection email last week. ***I applied to the school of theology, so they may be on a different timeline than the department of religion. Thank you. I imagine the timelines are different but I don’t know. When was the school of theology application due? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
methexis Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 47 minutes ago, Julesjules23 said: Thank you. I imagine the timelines are different but I don’t know. When was the school of theology application due? December 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julesjules23 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 44 minutes ago, methexis said: December 15. Def different timelines- Graduate Department of Religion was January 15th so v. late. But would really love a timeline, lol ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowersofindia Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 for those who received word from princeton-- was it through portal or email? have received neither Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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