$22,752 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Divinity [M.Div]
- Master of Divinity at Harvard University is offered as a 3-year teaching program.
- This program has a co-op work option.
- In order to be eligible to participate in a full-time Co-op Work Term, students must meet the GPA requirements.
- The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
- Some of the main courses that students will study in this program are:
- Testament studies
- Biblical hermeneutics
- Greek language
- Hebrew language
- Philosophy of religion
- Recognizing that the world is a religiously plural place, MDiv students of many faith communities study side by side in order to foster a greater understanding of interreligious dialogue and work. As part of its growing diversity in ministry offerings and strengths, HDS has established a newly focused Buddhist Ministry Initiative, and other such initiatives may follow.
- The uniqueness of the HDS MDiv experience lies in the belief that to be a learned minister it is imperative to both study one's own religious tradition and be exposed to others. MDiv students at HDS learn to let the knowledge gained in one's setting a classroom or hospital or congregation, for example, inform and enhance the knowledge gained in another.
- Career positions may include:
- Ordained
- Become a Chaplain
- Work as a Missionary
- Teach at the College Level, etc with an average salary of 36,475 USD per year.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 3 | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $13638 | $52456 | $52456 |
| Health Insurance | $1304 | $1304 | $1304 |
| Books and supply | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $6910 | $6910 | $6910 |
| Total Fees | $22752 | $61570 | $61570 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 292 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Candidates must have an equivalent bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- GPA of 3.0/4.0 [B+ Grade].
Indian Student Eligibility:
- The minimum requirements are an overall average of 60% each year and in all prerequisite subjects.
- Subjects must include mathematics, chemistry, and physics in Classes 11 and 12.
- GPA of 3.0/4.0 [B Grade].
English Language proficiency:
- Applicants from India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Pakistan should note that IELTS is the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program.
- Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.
- Not all students will qualify for EAP-3106 in place of the required IELTS or TOEFL test scores.
Submission of GRE scores is compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit a minimum 292 score for a better chance of admission.
The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide.