Overview

The joint degree Divinity and Juris Doctor program provides a full course of study in both theology and law. This is accomplished by allowing certain courses taken in each school to be used as electives in the other.

Learning outcomes

Graduates of the program at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary work in a wide array of professional tasks, such as law firms specializing in serving religious institutions as clients, church boards and agencies, and parish ministries of various kinds.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Writing for Divinity, History & Philosophy

Professional Skills Part

Rise of Christianity

Exploring the New Testament

Christian Studies

Pastoral Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-02 00:00:00 , International

More details

JD applications should be received by March 1 for priority consideration

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Religious Studies & Theology Legal Studies View 340 other Masters in Legal Studies in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Formal Application

Application Fee: $60 nonrefundable Pay online

Official Transcripts of all college and university work attempted

Writing two admissions essays

Personal Interview

Three References

Background Check

Tuition Fee

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International

11280 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11280 USD per year during 60 months.
National

11280 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11280 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Divinity and Juris Doctor.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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