Master
of Divinity
The aim of the Master of Divinity program
is to begin a process of education focusing
on understanding Christian faith and its
implications for human life. The vocation
of Christian ministry is to interpret and
represent Christian faith and to explore
ways by which that faith can be embodied
in the lives of people, the churches, and
society.
Master of
Theological Studies
The Master of Theological Studies program
is designed for persons interested in pursuing
graduate study across the several theological
disciplines in the Divinity School. This
degree program may serve as a foundation
for later doctoral studies in religion,
for diaconal or ordained ministries in certain
denominations, or as a vehicle for the enhancement
of one’s own religious faith and understanding.
Dual Degree
programs
Theological study often finds itself closely
allied with other kinds of professional
education. With this in mind, the Divinity
School encourages students to engage in
curricula leading to two academic degrees,
one in theological studies and another in
a related field. A number of such dual-degree
programs exist at Vanderbilt for both M.T.S.
and M.Div. candidates. In recent years,
Divinity students have pursued M.T.S. or
M.Div. programs in concert with the Doctor
of Medicine program at Vanderbilt University
School of Medicine and with the Doctor of
Jurisprudence program at Vanderbilt University
Law School.
Master of
Arts and Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy
degrees in religion are offered by the Department
of Religion in the Graduate School. Applicants
to these programs should have previous work
in religious or theological studies. Inquiries
for admission should be addressed to the
Chair of the Graduate Department of Religion,
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
37240. Programs of study are available in
the following areas: Hebrew Bible, New Testament,
historical studies, theological studies,
ethics, religion and personality, history
and critical theories of religion, and homiletics
and liturgics. Interdisciplinary studies,
both within religion and in relation to
other departments of the University, are
possible. The study of religion is pursued
both as a critical, humanistic discipline,
employing a variety of methodological perspectives,
and as a theological discipline, interpreting
the biblical religions and their historical,
theological, and ethical heritage.
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