HDS Admissions Blog
Welcome to the Harvard Divinity School Admissions Blog! This is where HDS admissions graduate assistants and other members of the HDS community share their stories, tips, and reflections. From navigating the application process to what everyday life is really like, discover what it truly means to be a part of this welcoming and pluralistic community.
Have a specific question? Email ask_students@hds.harvard.edu to connect with a current student.
From Campus Green to City Hall: Closing My HDS Chapter
As a student at HDS, the time you spend completing a degree will have profound effects, but it also moves very quickly. In this blog post, Janeen Green, MTS '26, reflects on her academic, community, and professional experiences while at HDS ahead of...
Understanding the Language Requirement at HDS
Harvard Divinity School offers a wealth of resources for learning new languages to enhance your area of study. How do these options work with the language requirement for degree programs, including the Master of Theological Studies (MTS) and Master of...
Life at HDS as an Advanced Career Professional
How do current HDS students navigate Harvard Divinity School after years in other industries, fields, or ministries? Read how a restaurateur, a rabbi, and a lawyer integrate what they’ve learned from their professions in the classroom.
Creating Spaces of Community at Harvard Divinity School
During their time at HDS, students have numerous opportunities to engage in community formation. In this blog post, graduate assistant Janeen Green, MTS '26, details her participation in, and creation of, student organizations and community at HDS and at...
How to Explore Classes Outside of HDS as a Student
Curious to know if its possible to incorporate other schools into your academic pursuits at HDS? In this blog post, Elinor Bate, MTS '27, provides an overview of how to navigate the wealth of options available to HDS students at Harvard and beyond.
Housing as an HDS Student
In this HDS Admissions Blog post, graduate assistant Lexi Kallaher, MTS '26, provides resources and advice about important housing questions.
What to Consider in a Strong Writing Sample
HDS Admissions graduate assistants provide advice about the writing sample for an application, including potential topics, editing, and purpose.
What to Consider in Your MRPL Project Proposal
A current master of religion and public life (MRPL) candidate talks about what to keep in mind while writing a project proposal for the program application.
How to Write a Strong Statement of Purpose for your HDS Application
HDS Admissions graduate assistants provide insight into their process for writing the statement of purpose for their applications, including the drafting process, how to review, and what to consider when writing a statement of purpose.
Introducing the 2025-26 HDS Admissions Graduate Assistants
The HDS Admissions graduate assistants (L-R), Lexi Kallaher, Candice Mulinda, Janeen Green, and Elinor Bate, share their backgrounds, interests, and areas of study. Prospective applicants can connect with any of the graduate assistants via email (ask...
How to Approach Letters of Recommendation for your HDS Admissions Application
HDS Admissions Graduate Assistants provide insights into how they selected writers for their letters of recommendation, a critical component of an application to Harvard Divinity School. Tips include connecting with you recommenders early, keep...
What I'm Taking with Me as a Graduating HDS Student: Kat Woodard
In this post, soon-to-graduate MDiv student and 2022-2025 Admissions graduate assistant Kat Woodard reflects on her last three years at HDS prior to walking across the Commencement stage.
