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A coordinated dual-degree program combining the Master of Divinity (MDiv) and Juris Doctor (JD) to integrate theological formation and legal training. Suited to applicants seeking careers that bridge ministry and law, it shortens combined study to a minimum of five years of full-time enrollment.
The program divides the required credits between the two schools. The JD requires 90 credits total: 81 credits must be completed at the law school and 9 credits at the divinity school. The MDiv requires 78 credits total: 63 credits must be completed at the divinity school and 15 credits at the law school. Course scheduling typically has students spending the first year in one school and the second year in the other, with years three through five split between law and divinity to maximize availability and choice.
Applicants must gain separate admission to both the divinity school and the law school and maintain good academic standing in each program. Candidates must be admitted to both programs within a 24-month window. Matriculation begins in the school of the student's choice.
The program prepares graduates for vocational paths that combine legal practice and religious leadership—examples include clergy who engage with legal issues affecting congregations, chaplains with legal expertise, legal advocates for faith-based organizations, or those pursuing separate careers in ministry or law. The integrated training supports roles where understanding both legal systems and theological ethics is advantageous.
The source text does not specify scholarships or funding for the dual program. Prospective students should consult each school’s admissions and financial aid offices for program-specific scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities.
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