“In 2014 Harvard Divinity School changed its doctoral designation from ThD to PhD. All future doctoral students in religion at Harvard, beginning with those entering in fall 2015, will enter as PhD students. Those currently in the ThD program in the Study of Religion will continue to be candidates for the ThD.”
(p82, course catalog)
Some religions treat HDS as a seminary. Others demand extra coursework.
Under Judaism.
The course offerings at Harvard Divinity School, as well as the many opportunities for community engagement and meaningful work, can be a great preparation for rabbinical studies. Students can strengthen their skills in Hebrew, deepen their knowledge of the Hebrew Bible, and expand their knowledge of Jewish history and literature.
Great Preparation? Well,at least it’s not a total waste of time.
On the other hand
UCC Members in Discernment are able to complete all academic requirements for ordination through coursework and field education at Harvard Divinity School.
