Thanks4Downvoting Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LateAntique Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanks4Downvoting Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redreverend Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanks4Downvoting Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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