Admissions & Financial Aid
2021-22 Incoming Class Data
46
Religious Traditions
121
Undergraduate Institutions
165
Size of Incoming Class
HDS Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Harvard Divinity School students represent a wide range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and more than 30 faith traditions from around the world.
HDS Community Life
Make a positive contribution to communities at HDS, Harvard, and around the world. HDS students are passionate about using the power of an HDS education to create social change.
HDS Faculty
World-renowned Harvard Divinity School scholars teach and mentor students with a multi-religious focus and interdisciplinary approach. HDS faculty also conduct vital research to advance religious insight around the globe.
HDS Degree Programs
Master of Divinity
The HDS Master of Divinity degree prepares graduates for chaplaincy and ministry or a range of other careers that center around service, social justice, and ethical leadership.
Master of Theological Studies
The HDS Master of Theological Studies degree enables students to explore the languages, literatures, institutions, practices, and structures of many theological fields and religious traditions.
Master of Religion and Public Life
The HDS Master of Religion and Public Life degree helps experienced professionals develop in-depth knowledge of the complex ways religion influences public life related to their career areas.
Master of Theology
The HDS Master of Theology degree is for students who have received the Master of Divinity degree (or its equivalent) to pursue advanced theological studies.
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HDS Financial Aid
90% of MTS and MDiv students receive institutional scholarships.
HDS Diversity and Explorations
Diversity and Explorations (DivEx) is a three-day introduction to Harvard Divinity School and our graduate programs. DivEx highlights students’ opportunities to engage in study and conversation with special attention to issues of diversity and social change.
Connect with HDS Admissions
Contact the Harvard Divinity School Admissions Office or connect with current HDS students.
HDS Admissions Events
Check out our virtual admissions event calendar and don’t forget to save the date for our Virtual Open House for Prospective Students on November 9, 2021.
HDS Guide for Prospective Students
Learn more about Harvard Divinity School in our HDS Admissions Guide for Prospective Students.
Apply Now!
Deadline: January 6, 2022, at 11:59 pm EST.
To receive further information about HDS, including our admissions process, academic programs, and events, fill out our HDS Admissions Connect form and visit the HDS Admissions Blog.
Contact us
Email admissions@hds.harvard.edu.
Phone: 617.495.5796
Admissions Tips on Instagram
For helpful hints on the HDS admissions process, check out our "Admissions Tips" highlight on the HDS Instagram and be sure to follow us @HarvardDivinity.
The HDS online application for admission in fall 2022 is now live!