MDiv Divinity at Yale University

Programme overview

The M.Div. certifies completion of a programme of theological studies designed primarily to prepare students for ordination to Christian ministry, developing skills for professional ministry as pastors and chaplains.

Faculty: Yale Divinity School | Study mode: full-time | Location: New Haven, CT, United States

What you will study

The curriculum was revamped in 2025. The first three semesters are taken with a consistent weekly cohort; the second half includes a six-credit internship and 15 credits of electives. Practical areas include preaching, pastoral counselling and Christian education.

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Application information

USD 31,192 a year (2026-27). Divinity School 2026-2027 tuition, full-time. Tuition only; excludes the school's separate fees, health insurance and living costs. Source

PhD and Master's applicants at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences apply for fall 2027 entry; most offers of admission for fall 2027 have a reply deadline of April 15, 2027.

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences deadlines (all 11:59 pm Eastern) for fall 2027: December 1, 2026 (e.g. BBS, Chemistry, Economics, History, Linguistics, Psychology, Public Health, Statistics); December 15, 2026 (e.g. American Studies, Anthropology, Applied Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science PhD, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Law, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Political Science, Sociology); January 2, 2027 (e.g. African Studies, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Architecture, Computer Science MS, Earth and Planetary Sciences, East Asian Studies, Nursing, Philosophy). Combined programs follow the earlier deadline or December 15.

The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences application fee for all degree-seeking applicants is US $105, non-refundable, payable by Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express; fee waivers can be requested until January 2.

GRE General Test requirements vary by GSAS program (required, optional or not accepted) for the 2026-2027 cycle.

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