Degrees

Master of Divinity, M.Div

A comprehensive, three-year professional degree designed for graduate students preparing for ordained ministry.

Master of Theological Studies, M.T.S.

A flexible, two-year theology degree designed for graduate students preparing for ministry, academic study, or leadership in faith-based and nonprofit settings.

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Master of Theology, Th.M.

A focused, internationally recognized degree for those with an M.Div. or equivalent, designed to deepen theological expertise or prepare students for advanced doctoral study.

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Doctor of Ministry, D.Min.

VDS offers the Doctor of Ministry in Integrative Chaplaincy degree program as an advanced professional degree for students who are actively working as a chaplain professionally. This degree program has different tracks focused around different ministerial vocations and the practices that support them.

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Graduate Degrees + Programs

Vanderbilt offers a Master of Arts (M.A.) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degree in religion through the Department of Religion at the Vanderbilt Graduate School. If you are interested in one of these degrees, click below and you will be directed to the Vanderbilt Graduate School website.

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Dual Degrees

VDS in association with 5 other Schools at Vanderbilt offer Dual Degree Programs for M.Div and M.T.S. candidates. Explore more detail on each of these opportunities.

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