Admissions

Dual-degree programs are available for both M.T.S. and M.Div. candidates in the following Professional Schools and areas:

• Doctor of Jurisprudence program at Vanderbilt Law School
• Doctor of Medicine program at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
• Master of Science in the School of Nursing
• Master of Business Administration at Owen Graduate School of Management
• Master of Education (Community Development and Action) at Peabody College of Education and Human Development

Admission to dual-degree programs requires admission to both schools; financial aid will be awarded and administered by each school separately. The Divinity School (and in most cases the other school involved in the dual-degree program) will transfer academic work taken at the partner school into the M.T.S. or M.Div. curriculum, thus helping to reduce the time necessary to complete both degrees.

Read more about the specifics for Dual Degree Program in the Divinity Catalog.

Applications and supporting documents must be completed and on file in the Office of Admissions by July 1 for the fall semester and by November 1 for the spring semester.

• Eligibility:
  • Seeking to take 1-2 courses/semester for course credit (Maximum of 2 courses/semester only)
  • No degree sought
  • Not eligible for Financial Aid
• Admission/Application Requirements:
  • Complete Online Application, selecting "non-degree" from list of Divinity Programs
  • Notify Admissions Office (divinity-admissions@vanderbilt.edu/615-322-3994) when application has been initiated and they will manually waive all non-required components
  • Provide-
    • Copy of Transcript(s)
    • In lieu of "Statement of Purpose" prompts, provide a statement of what you intend to study
    • 1 letter of Recommendation from an ecclesiastical superior if the coursework is in satisfaction of a church requirement
  • Decision Timeline:

Decisions are made on a rolling basis, typically applicants hear within 2-3 weeks of their completed application submission.

Members of the greater mid-Tennessee community, who are not affiliated with Vanderbilt University, are eligible to audit a course at the Divinity School for $100 per credit hour.

Vanderbilt University students and alumni, as well as affiliated faculty, staff, and their spouses, may audit a course for $10 per credit hour.

Permission to audit a course is granted by the individual professor based on space availability and course format. To inquire about auditing a course, contact Dean Victor Judge (victor.judge@vanderbilt.edu or 615-343-3964).

Application deadlines:

• Fall semester: Apply by August 1
• Spring semester: Apply by January 1
• Summer term: Apply by May 1

Welcome to Lifelong Learning at Vanderbilt Divinity School!

We offer faith-informed continuing education and formational programming for individuals, organizations, and religious communities.  Our programs include executive education, certificates, vocational training, seminars, and parish teaching that will cultivate new skills and form deeper callings throughout all seasons of one’s vocation.