Arts & Humanities
BA African American and Diaspora Studies
Vanderbilt University, United States
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- First-year applicants apply for fall 2027 entry under Early Decision I, Early Decision II or Regular
Arts & Humanities
Vanderbilt University, United States
Master of Divinity Degree A comprehensive, three-year professional degree designed for graduate students preparing for ordained ministry. The M.Div. degree at Vanderbilt Divinity School is a a three-year (when taken full-time), 72-credit professional program. For many Christian denominations, however, the M.Div. is the degree required for ordination.
Faculty: Divinity School | Study mode: full-time | Location: Nashville, TN, United States
The curriculum is structured to combine: A flexible foundation upon which students customize their degree program based on vocational interests and a variety of concentrations . A capstone course project that is organized around a problem the student has encountered in ministry.
Graduates and find your fit. 100% of our graduates are in a vocational placement within a year. according to 2024-2025 ATS data. 50% Congregational/parish ministry 50% Healthcare chaplain or counselor 30% Teaching or educational setting 30% Faith-based nonprofit 30% Other fields or industries M.Div.
However, a definite commitment to the ministry is not a prerequisite for admission. We strongly recommend an average GPA of 2.9 or higher. If you do not hold an undergraduate degree or have a degree from an unaccredited institution, but otherwise show experience and promise for graduate theological education, you may still be eligible.
Graduate School programmes mainly start in fall; entry terms and deadlines vary by programme and are set by each programme.
Graduate School fall application deadlines differ by department and range from 1 December to 15 January. The Graduate School application fee is $95, paid online after submitting the application, and only one fee is charged for up to two programme applications per year.
Arts & Humanities
Vanderbilt University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Vanderbilt University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Vanderbilt University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Vanderbilt University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Vanderbilt University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Vanderbilt University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Vanderbilt University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Vanderbilt University, United States
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