Thanks4Downvoting Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Currently Attending: Flagship State University GPA: 4.0 (Major complete, including Thesis), graduate-level coursework Major: Religious Studies - Honors, Chancellor's Honors Program (Honors College) Minor: History GRE: 690V/690Q Language Proficiencies: Classical Latin, Medieval Latin Research: Honors thesis on the Kirchenkampf, the Reich Church, and Christian Anti-Judaism; 30 pages of research on Christian Realism and American Imperialism Interests: Postcolonial hermeneutics, Reformation Studies, and Niebuhrian Christian realism Extracurriculars: Fraternity President, Founding Father, Secretary, National Governing Council (3 undergrads in the entire nation), Greek Week Chairman, Historian's assistant, Director of Curriculum - Interdenominational Bible Study, Secretary for Honors Society, Religious Studies Association Honor Societies: Mortar Board, Eta Sigma Phi (Classics), and Order of Omega Ministry Experience: Summer as youth intern, where the youth minister left and I took on a majority of responsibilities, acting as a sort of interim youth minister (covered in SoP) LoRs: Strong: 3 classes from Professor who got his MDiv at Yale, Graduate-level work with a Reformation scholar who has connections at HDS and was impressed with me be able to bear the workload of his grad class Denomination: CBF (I get to choose my MDiv program, not really much oversight) SoPs: reviewed by professors, solid. I'm applying to the following: HDS, YDS, Candler, Union, Vandy, Andover Newton, So, what're my chances? Any idea on the admit rates for some of these schools (I'm getting wide variation in numbers from various sources)? Any input appreciated for a hopeful applicant. Thanks4Downvoting, HansK2012, charles mingus and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacklunch Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Currently Attending: Flagship State University GPA: 4.0 (Major complete, including Thesis), graduate-level coursework Major: Religious Studies - Honors, Chancellor's Honors Program (Honors College) Minor: History GRE: 690V/690Q Language Proficiencies: Classical Latin, Medieval Latin Research: Honors thesis on the Kirchenkampf, the Reich Church, and Christian Anti-Judaism; 30 pages of research on Christian Realism and American Imperialism Interests: Postcolonial hermeneutics, Reformation Studies, and Niebuhrian Christian realism Extracurriculars: Fraternity President, Founding Father, Secretary, National Governing Council (3 undergrads in the entire nation), Greek Week Chairman, Historian's assistant, Director of Curriculum - Interdenominational Bible Study, Secretary for Honors Society, Religious Studies Association Honor Societies: Mortar Board, Eta Sigma Phi (Classics), and Order of Omega Ministry Experience: Summer as youth intern, where the youth minister left and I took on a majority of responsibilities, acting as a sort of interim youth minister (covered in SoP) LoRs: Strong: 3 classes from Professor who got his MDiv at Yale, Graduate-level work with a Reformation scholar who has connections at HDS and was impressed with me be able to bear the workload of his grad class Denomination: CBF (I get to choose my MDiv program, not really much oversight) SoPs: reviewed by professors, solid. I'm applying to the following: HDS, YDS, Candler, Union, Vandy, Andover Newton, So, what're my chances? Any idea on the admit rates for some of these schools (I'm getting wide variation in numbers from various sources)? Any input appreciated for a hopeful applicant. I don't see any reason why you couldn't get into those schools. I got into a few of those listed and my stats were slightly lower. Also, I think a couple of those schools admit around 50% for an MDiv degree, slightly higher than something like an MTS or MA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanks4Downvoting Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 I don't see any reason why you couldn't get into those schools. I got into a few of those listed and my stats were slightly lower. Also, I think a couple of those schools admit around 50% for an MDiv degree, slightly higher than something like an MTS or MA. Thanks for the info. How do you like BC? TheHymenAnnihilator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillskyplayer Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Currently Attending: Flagship State University GPA: 4.0 (Major complete, including Thesis), graduate-level coursework Major: Religious Studies - Honors, Chancellor's Honors Program (Honors College) Minor: History GRE: 690V/690Q Language Proficiencies: Classical Latin, Medieval Latin Research: Honors thesis on the Kirchenkampf, the Reich Church, and Christian Anti-Judaism; 30 pages of research on Christian Realism and American Imperialism Interests: Postcolonial hermeneutics, Reformation Studies, and Niebuhrian Christian realism Extracurriculars: Fraternity President, Founding Father, Secretary, National Governing Council (3 undergrads in the entire nation), Greek Week Chairman, Historian's assistant, Director of Curriculum - Interdenominational Bible Study, Secretary for Honors Society, Religious Studies Association Honor Societies: Mortar Board, Eta Sigma Phi (Classics), and Order of Omega Ministry Experience: Summer as youth intern, where the youth minister left and I took on a majority of responsibilities, acting as a sort of interim youth minister (covered in SoP) LoRs: Strong: 3 classes from Professor who got his MDiv at Yale, Graduate-level work with a Reformation scholar who has connections at HDS and was impressed with me be able to bear the workload of his grad class Denomination: CBF (I get to choose my MDiv program, not really much oversight) SoPs: reviewed by professors, solid. I'm applying to the following: HDS, YDS, Candler, Union, Vandy, Andover Newton, So, what're my chances? Any idea on the admit rates for some of these schools (I'm getting wide variation in numbers from various sources)? Any input appreciated for a hopeful applicant. Hi, I'm new here. Sounds like you're fine on the academic end, though M.Div programs aren't exactly the most academically rigorous. Admissions people will want to see that you aren't some soulless, academic automaton -- play up some service activities on your resume or CV. Demonstrate that you're a human being that will somehow, someway, contribute to the greater discussion/advancement of the church -- be it through teaching, preaching, pastoral care, etc. But honestly, it's a crap shoot. I think you're fine. Chill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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