Help: Need advice on where to apply

[HNV721]

First post, what's up y'all. I am beginning my application process for fall 2015 admission to MA/MTS programs. My plan, as of now, is to earn an MA/MTS before pursuing doctoral work in American Religious History.

 

Thus far, the schools I know I am applying to are Vanderbilt (MTS), Notre Dame (MTS), Florida State (MA - American Religious History), Harvard (MTS), Emory (MTS), and Yale (MAR - though I am a bit confused by the comprehensive v. concentrated and what that entails).

 

If anyone has any solid advice or suggestions (or just encouragement) on additions and/or omissions from the list I put up, I am up for it.

[theophany]

Re: Yale's comprehensive vs. concentrated. The MAR Comprehensive is a general degree, which requires 2 courses in each of the school's areas (Bible, Theology/Ethics, History, Ministry/Practice, Culture/Comparative) and 6 electives. It is generally not a degree that will prepare someone for PhD work, which requires more directed study, but rather is aimed towards those who want to pursue general instruction religion (mostly Christianity). The MAR Concentrates are focused degrees in one area (with some limited requirements outside those areas, usually some Bible requirement), and are intended to prepare you for doctoral work in that field.

[HNV721]

Thanks for the reply.