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2023-24 Incoming Class Data

35

Religious Traditions Represented

121

Undergraduate Institutions

145

Size of Incoming Class
 

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HDS Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Harvard Divinity School students represent a wide range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and more than 45 faith traditions from around the world.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Connect with Admissions

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HDS Admissions Events

Connect with HDS Admissions on campus, off campus, and virtually this fall.

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HDS Guide for Prospective Students

Learn more about Harvard Divinity School in our HDS Admissions Guide for Prospective Students.

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 Apply to HDS

The application for entrance in fall 2025 will become available September 2024.

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Contact us

Email admissions@hds.harvard.edu.

Phone: 617.495.5796

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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.

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