Program Overview
The Divinity at Yale University is a Master programme in Humanities over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Divinity programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 23,920 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,920 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New Haven, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Divinity programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Students with heavy responsibilities outside of school are strongly advised to reduce their course load, but the total program of study for the M.Div. degree shall not be expanded beyond six years. Students will not receive financial aid for course work beyond the requirements.
- The residence requirement of three years may be reduced when credits, up to a maximum of twenty-four hours, are transferred. In order to receive the M.Div. degree, students who transfer credits must complete at least two years of resident work at YDS, one of which must be the final year.
- Exceptions to the final-year residency requirement may be made for students on approved exchange or joint-degree study. In all cases a minimum of forty-eight credits must be earned through course work at Yale.
- Area ITwelve credit hours distributed between Old Testament and New Testament. Elementary Hebrew and Greek do not meet this requirement but are counted toward the total number of hours needed for graduation.
- Area IITwelve credit hours, including at least one course designated to meet the Theology requirement. Only three hours of Denominational Courses may be counted toward the Area II requirement.
- Area IIINine credit hours in Historical Studies, six of which must include REL 700a and REL 700b. Only three hours of Denominational Courses may be counted toward the Area III requirement.
- Area IVTwelve credit hours, including REL 812.
- Area VNine credit hours.
- Supervised MinistriesSee Supervised Ministries, in the chapter Other Curricular Considerations.
- ElectiveEighteen credit hours.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants to Yale Divinity School programs are evaluated on the basis of academic ability and potential; leadership qualities; spiritual maturity; emotional stability; interpersonal communication skills; seriousness of purpose; personal initiative; and creativity.
All applicants must supply the following in order to complete the file that is submitted to the Admissions Committee:
1. Completed application form
2. Official transcripts from each college, university, and professional school attended.
3. A personal essay (2 pages maximum/double spaced) should help the Admissions Committee evaluate one\xc2\x92s application. It should address one\xc2\x92s academic and vocational goals; how a Divinity School education can assist the applicant in meeting these goals; and what gifts and experiences a candidate can contribute to his or her theological education.
4. A writing sample (5 pages maximum/double spaced) that illustrates the applicant\xc2\x92s ability to analyze and argue on a particular subject of his or her choice (a portion of a senior thesis or term paper is acceptable).
5. Three letters of recommendation, two of which should address academic potential. Letters are submitted by your letter writers through our online system once you have designated them.
6. A nonrefundable fee payable by credit card at the time of submission. The fee structure is: $50 for applications submitted on or before January 15th, 2017, or $75 for applications submitted after January 15th, 2017.
7. Applicants for whom English is not their primary language are required to provide IELTS scores (a minimum of 7.0 band score in all areas) as evidence of their English language proficiency. IELTS may be waived only if: applicant has studied (for no lessthan two (2) years) and received a degree from a college or university where English is the primary language of instruction. Applicants are strongly encouraged to register for the IELTS at the earliest opportunity, as scoring and processing will take a substantial amount of time and our office must receive the results by February 1st.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 23,920 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,920 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 23,920 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,920 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Yale University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Yale University
Yale University
New Haven, United States
Yale University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-25
- Language English
- Duration 36 months