Program Overview
The Master of Divinity at Santa Clara 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 Master of 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 9,818 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 9,818 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Santa Clara, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of 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
- Bible
- Society and Christian Ethics
- Systematics
- History
- Religion and Society
- Confessional Counseling
- Pastoral Counseling or Spiritual Direction
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Prerequisites
- The Bachelor of Arts degree or its academic equivalent.
- Nine semester hours or 12 quarter hours of philosophy. Typically, this prerequisite is satisfied by courses in the areas of history of philosophy, ethics, and systematic philosophy. Students preparing for ordination are required to have completed 24 semester units or 36 quarter hours of philosophy.
- The applicant should possess the personal maturity and faith commitment commensurate with preparation for full-time ministry. To this end, preference is given to applicants who have at least one year of post-college work experience, and at least part-time, ministerial experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 9,818 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 9,818 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 9,818 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 9,818 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, United States
Santa Clara 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 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-01-09
- Language English
- Duration 36 months