46
Religious Traditions Represented
121
Undergraduate Institutions
165
Size of Incoming Class
Harvard Divinity School students represent a wide range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and more than 45 faith traditions from around the world.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Erica Rose Long, MDiv ’16, describes the honest conversations about race taking place in hospitals and discusses the unique challenges and joys of hospital chaplaincy.
The first time Amos Jackson III, MDiv '23, met a politician was when one made a campaign stop at Jackson’s childhood church. Now, the Master of Divinity candidate looks at healing as a companion to policy.
Lóre Stevens, MDiv '22, decided against religion early on, but a deep experience of transcendence brought her to HDS and now she is on a path to ordination in the Unitarian Universalist Association.
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.
Contact the Harvard Divinity School Admissions Office or connect with current HDS students.
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.
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Learn more about Harvard Divinity School in our HDS Admissions Guide for Prospective Students.
Deadline: January 6, 2022, at 11:59 pm EST.
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The HDS online application for admission in fall 2022 is now live!
