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I'm just curious but how many letter writers should I have for my program. I have two of my Religious Studies professors that I am on extremely good terms with lined up. Likewise, I have one of my Classics professors ready to write for me. All these professors will be able to write glowing recommendations for me, having taken many of their classes. However, I feel like I should have another Religious Studies professor in line to write a recommendation. Is it a good idea to have a profession outside of my major write a letter? Will it even matter?

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I'm just curious but how many letter writers should I have for my program. I have two of my Religious Studies professors that I am on extremely good terms with lined up. Likewise, I have one of my Classics professors ready to write for me. All these professors will be able to write glowing recommendations for me, having taken many of their classes. However, I feel like I should have another Religious Studies professor in line to write a recommendation. Is it a good idea to have a profession outside of my major write a letter? Will it even matter?

I know for Duke Divinity you need 3 letters and I think one has to be from your Church (either a pastor or a deacon or something). Other Div schools will accept just academic references (like for the MTS at Yale).

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I know for Duke Divinity you need 3 letters and I think one has to be from your Church (either a pastor or a deacon or something). Other Div schools will accept just academic references (like for the MTS at Yale).

That's helpful. As always, I appreciate your speedy, effective response.

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I'm just curious but how many letter writers should I have for my program. I have two of my Religious Studies professors that I am on extremely good terms with lined up. Likewise, I have one of my Classics professors ready to write for me. All these professors will be able to write glowing recommendations for me, having taken many of their classes. However, I feel like I should have another Religious Studies professor in line to write a recommendation. Is it a good idea to have a profession outside of my major write a letter? Will it even matter?

I also did two from

my religion dept and one from the classics dept. I think some schools like to see the variety but i guess it just differs from place to place. In any case you should be ok.

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I also did two from

my religion dept and one from the classics dept. I think some schools like to see the variety but i guess it just differs from place to place. In any case you should be ok.

Thanks for the input, just trying to make sure I have all my ducks in a row.

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