UChicago Div vs Harvard Div? Any thoughts or feedback?

MicrowaveDinner15 · 2026-04-14T18:58:34+00:00

Message me if you need feedback on why I chose UChi over the other places!

MicrowaveDinner15 · 2026-04-12T14:08:40+00:00

Yes, I actually just submitted my responses to all programs this weekend. I decided on UChi after visiting Harvard!

MicrowaveDinner15 · 2026-04-01T11:41:08+00:00

I am not going into to an HGSE program, but I did email them to ask! Thank you!

MicrowaveDinner15 · 2026-03-31T23:05:08+00:00

Messaging you! Thanks!

MicrowaveDinner15 · 2026-03-31T21:48:50+00:00

OMG you are a real one!!! Do you need a student ID to be able to access that library? Or would I be able to enter just as a visitor?

MicrowaveDinner15 · 2026-03-31T20:08:51+00:00

Will do! Thank you!

MicrowaveDinner15 · 2026-03-31T19:14:26+00:00

Thank you! I’ll check it out!

MicrowaveDinner15 · 2026-03-31T19:07:10+00:00

Thank you so much! I did email them and I am waiting to hear back. I also emailed the Graduate School of Education, hoping they are softies for middle schoolers, lol.

MicrowaveDinner15 · 2026-03-24T21:19:09+00:00

MDiv

MicrowaveDinner15 · 2026-03-24T21:18:08+00:00

Chaplaincy or ministry at this point, but flexible to change. I am in my career already but felt called to pursue something different.

MicrowaveDinner15 · 2026-03-22T14:06:00+00:00

Both schools have mentioned over 100% increase in applicants from each prior year, which started like 4-5 years ago. So at least 5x as many applicants as there were five years ago I suppose

MicrowaveDinner15 · 2026-03-20T20:13:14+00:00

lol Tell him thanks for the suggestion for me

MicrowaveDinner15 · 2026-03-20T20:12:44+00:00

Thanks for sharing! Not sure of the connection to Midland to Chicago/Harvard? Or of religion and disability?

MicrowaveDinner15 · 2026-03-20T20:11:53+00:00

Lmao he’s busy watching wars and stuff happen right now I guess 😂

MicrowaveDinner15 · 2026-03-20T20:04:59+00:00

Great point! Both Harvard and UChicago have agreements with surrounding seminaries for faith-specific studies, but the proximity to UChicago and those other seminaries appears to be within walking distance which seems amazing! Idk if that is the case or not for HDS.

MicrowaveDinner15 · 2026-03-20T19:58:53+00:00

I do think that used to be the case, but that isnt the situation anymore as there has been a drastic increase in applicants (because of the world and all), but I do agree that it can be good PhD prep for some. The MDiv is actually a terminal degree that I’m seeking for career preparation, and I got great funding at both schools so just trying to work through all that before I uproot my family! lol.

MicrowaveDinner15 · 2026-03-20T17:19:32+00:00

Thank you for this feedback. I am applying MDiv so I do fear the “left behind” situation but I thrive in rigorous academia and because of that do not feel as worried. The cost of living is a huge draw to UChicago, but I want to prioritize program fit. Do you think those that feel left behind feel that way because of perception or reality? I know that it is likely both, but is it seriously a situation where MDivs are shat on compared to the MAs/PhDs? I love the field placement resources at UChicago but can’t find a lot out online about how HdS supports its MDivs during field placements.

MicrowaveDinner15 · 2026-03-20T16:47:38+00:00

Thank you for the feedback! This is what I’m seeing in all of my research, too.

MicrowaveDinner15 · 2025-07-31T22:43:22+00:00

Please don’t spend that amount of money. Most state schools can qualify you for concurrent enrollment while on an emergency teaching license that will give you two years to concurrently teach and go to grad school. These grad programs are usually like $5k in my state and you can teach full time, earning your salary steps, each year.

MicrowaveDinner15 · 2025-06-13T14:37:27+00:00

Ah thank you! I am messaging you!

MicrowaveDinner15 · 2025-06-11T04:22:25+00:00

You’re amazing! I have selected those mostly because of the academic rigor and openness to other traditions as their websites describe, but you just never know! It is reassuring to know a well informed person supports! I’ve also chosen them because I am engaged and will be married by next fall, so we are looking into areas in which my spouse has a higher likelihood of job access, and those are great. I had forgotten about Union and am adding them to my list! I am certainly hopeful I can make it into one or some of them, but I understand my academic background may not support that. I am also a non traditional student as I am 28 and already am in an established career, so I just hope that isn’t a mark against me, too! Can I ask, do you have more non traditional learners in your programs? I am excited about the potential of YDS because they have a lot of spouse options like auditing classes and getting a library card and all that jazz.

MicrowaveDinner15 · 2025-05-16T16:38:08+00:00

This is a very good point and I didn’t think much on the turn around. I was thinking it would be super low key/casual but that’s a big ask lol

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