Master of Divinity (MDiv) at Emory University

Programme overview

Candler’s master of divinity degree program is designed for individuals preparing for ordained ministry. The MDiv curriculum integrates challenging academics, in-depth contextual learning, and faculty-led mentoring, providing students with practical experience in both ecclesial and social ministry settings.

Faculty: Candler School of Theology | Duration: four years | Study mode: full-time, part-time, online | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Whether you take classes on campus or online, you’ll follow the same carefully designed curriculum taught by the same exceptional faculty, be supported by the world-class Pitts Theology Library, have access to resources for student success and spiritual formation, and be welcomed fully into the Candler community. Curriculum Overview For students beginning in Fall 2023 or after, Candler’s MDiv curriculum comprises 72 hours and is designed to be co

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Application information

USD 28,324 a year (2026-27). Candler School of Theology tuition for MDiv, MRL, MRPL, MTS, ThM and ThD ($14,162 per fall and spring term). Tuition only; excludes fees, housing, health insurance and living costs. Emory publishes one tuition rate for all students. Source

The Laney Graduate School is accepting applications for all PhD and master's programmes for Fall 2027.

Laney Graduate School application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card online; limited fee waivers available). Deadlines are set by each programme and fall at midnight US Eastern time on the programme's deadline date.

Goizueta One-Year MBA deadlines: Early September 2, 2026; Round 1 September 30, 2026; Round 2 January 6, 2027; Round 3 March 3, 2027. Two-Year MBA deadlines: Round 1 September 30, 2026; Round 2 January 6, 2027; Round 3 March 17, 2027. The Full-time, Executive and Evening MBA application fee is $175.

Nursing (MN pathway to MSN or DNP): Round 1 August 1, 2026; Round 2 October 1, 2026; Round 3 December 1, 2026. CRNA: Round 1 June 1, 2026; Round 2 September 1, 2026. Application fee is $50.

Anesthesiologist Assistant MMSc: rolling review with application deadline on or before December 1, 2026 (4:59 p.m. EST); applications go through CASAA with a $65 Emory administrative fee.

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