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.

Highlights

Where the 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
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Weekend study option

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 108 in 2007-2008 (62 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 100%.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

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

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Housing and Meals

Episcopal Divinity School provides on-campus housing for 34 of its 62 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.