Fall 2023 Masters(MA, MTS, MDiv, etc.) Religion/Divinity

[kor_to_nola]

Hello everyone, since the PhD thread has started, thought that I might should start this one. 

I am applying for a mix of 2 year and 1 year programs.

2 Year degrees: Yale MARc, Notre Dame's MA in ECS, UChicago MA, Vanderbilt MTS

1 Year degrees: PTS ThM, Candler ThM, Duke ThM

I'm an international, so I'm trying to finish them before priority deadlines.

I originally attended a Southern Baptist seminary for a ThM, but decided to take a leave of absence and move schools. I realized that I have grown out of my fundamentalist background and want to experience different education at a different background. 

Wishing best of luck to everybody! 

Edited December 28, 2022 by kor_to_nola

[faithgirl]

Good luck, and thanks for starting the thread. 

I am applying HDS, YDS, Union, BU and BC, all for MDIV. 

[Chrysomallos]

Hello all—I just discovered this site and thought I would go ahead and chime in here!

I have applied to the University of Chicago Divinity School (MA), Harvard Divinity School (MTS), Yale Divinity School (MARc), Duke Divinity School (MTS), Vanderbilt Divinity School (MTS), Princeton Theological Seminary (MTS), Union Theological Seminary (MAR), Boston University School of Theology (MTS), Candler School of Theology (MTS), and McAfee School of Theology (MTS).

Best of luck to everyone who applied this year—feel free to reach out if you'd like to chat! 

[faithgirl]

Chrysomallos -- I would LOVE to chat. I have interviewed at Harvard and applied to four of the same schools.  Can we connect offline somehow.? Or does this app have a private messaging feature that I'm just not seeing? Would LOVE to compare notes. Thanks. 

[Chrysomallos]

14 hours ago, faithgirl said:

Chrysomallos -- I would LOVE to chat. I have interviewed at Harvard and applied to four of the same schools.  Can we connect offline somehow.? Or does this app have a private messaging feature that I'm just not seeing? Would LOVE to compare notes. Thanks. 

Hello! I just sent a PM your way—let me know if you didn't get it!

[faithgirl]

Chrysomallos -- I got it. Thanks. Replied!  

[kor_to_nola]

Well, just received a status update from Duke Div. I've been accepted to their ThM program. The letter doesn't include scholarship details, and they normally don't fund ThM students. They do select one international ThM student for a full-tuition scholarship, and I hoped they would select me as one. Not sure if that email would come later or not, but I'm thinking about emailing them for that information.

[faithgirl]

Congrats, Kor! 

[Outis01]

Got accepted to UChicago's MA in Religion in the Divinity School. Full tuition scholarship and $20k/year living stipend!

[Hesed2023]

Applied: YDS STM, HDS MTS

Admitted:

Waitlisted:

Denied: 

[kor_to_nola]

On 3/12/2023 at 8:39 PM, Outis01 said:

Got accepted to UChicago's MA in Religion in the Divinity School. Full tuition scholarship and $20k/year living stipend!

Congratulations! I did not get into UChicago

However, I was admitted to Vanderbilt Divinity School with Full Scholarship, but no stipend. 

just waiting for other schools! 

[Chrysomallos]

Hello everyone—I hope that the past few months haven't been too stressful for you all!

I was accepted everywhere that I applied.

HDS was ultimately the best fit with my interests and made me a great financial aid offer—a full tuition scholarship and an incredibly generous annual stipend—so I plan on heading up to Cambridge in the fall! 

[saintpaul]

Hi, everyone

 

I am always grateful for the helpful discussions from this forum.

I was accepted at HDS(MDiv) and PTS(MDiv) and have received almost identical financial aid from both.

 

I am interested in Biblical studies, specifically the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and literary criticism.

I am also planning to apply for doctoral work in the future. 

 

It is a difficult decision as both schools are great..

(FYI: Living costs and housing are critical factors to me.)

 

Any thoughts and opinions would be appreciated.

[kor_to_nola]

51 minutes ago, saintpaul said:

Hi, everyone

 

I am always grateful for the helpful discussions from this forum.

I was accepted at HDS(MDiv) and PTS(MDiv) and have received almost identical financial aid from both.

 

I am interested in Biblical studies, specifically the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and literary criticism.

I am also planning to apply for doctoral work in the future. 

 

It is a difficult decision as both schools are great..

(FYI: Living costs and housing are critical factors to me.)

 

Any thoughts and opinions would be appreciated.

PTS would definitely keep your living expenses lower if you could live in one of their own housing apartments. 

On the other hand, you might be able to enjoy the diverse religious conversations outside of Christianity and various course offerings from Harvard outside of HDS. I've heard good stories from HDS folks that they have enjoyed taking courses outside of HDS. I know that PTS does have an agreement with Princeton U where you could take some classes, but I would think that process has much more limits compared to the gig at HDS. 

Also if you are looking to be ordained, check to see how both schools help out with that process. 

[saintpaul]

Thanks for your reply, kor_to_nola!

I am wondering which program would make me a more competitive applicant for a PhD in Biblical Studies.

I do not have a specific denominational affiliation but am open to the possibility of pursuing ministry.