Activism through Movement
Activism through Movement
Nadia Milad Issa, MTS '22, sees their art on both the page and the stage as an act of embodied ritual and resistance grounded in spirit.
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Admissions & Aid
2021-22 Incoming Class Data
46
Religious Traditions Represented
121
Undergraduate Institutions
165
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.
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.
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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Perfecting the Religious Studies Pedagogy
Perfecting the Religious Studies Pedagogy
John Camardella, MRPL ‘22, strives to develop a comprehensive religious and cultural literacy program to train superintendents and administrators at the high school level in schools across the country.
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Advocacy and Religious Literacy
Advocacy and Religious Literacy
Ciara Moezidis, MTS ‘23, focuses her studies at HDS on the Middle East and North Africa, addressing international human rights violations such as ethno-religious persecution, apartheid, and genocide.
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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.
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Deadline: January 5, 2023, at 11:59 pm EST.
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