Episcopal Divinity School

Episcopal Divinity School, EDS, is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was established in 1974 by the union of Philadelphia Divinity School, which was founded in 1858; and Episcopal Theological School, which was established in 1867. EDS offers master’s degrees and certificate programs in divinity and theological studies. It also offers a Doctor of Ministry degree, as well as continuing education courses.

Episcopal Divinity School is home to many student organizations including the Anglican, Global and Ecumenical Studies Committee, People of Color, the Student Executive Committee, Episcopal Relief and Development, and the Congregational Studies Committee.

Episcopal Divinity School offers numerous scholarship programs including the J. Rawson Collins Scholarship, the Absalom Jones Scholarship, the Lambda Scholarship, and the Luther Tucker Scholarship.

Episcopal Divinity School Highlights

Where Episcopal Divinity School stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Protestant Episcopal religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High faculty salary.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Episcopal Divinity School was 108 in 2007 (91 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 31% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 69%.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Episcopal Divinity School participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Episcopal Divinity School provides on-campus housing for 49 of its 91 (full-time) students (as of 2007).