Juris Doctor/Master of Divinity at Duquesne University

The Juris Doctor/Master of Divinity is a PhD degree offered by Duquesne University at its main campus in Pittsburgh , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 21, 2027.

About Juris Doctor/Master of Divinity

Juris Doctor/Master of Divinity Joint Degree

Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University and the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary have developed a program offering both the Juris Doctor and Master of Divinity degrees. In the Judeo-Christian tradition the contact is very close between justice and law, and the ministry of the people of God. The practice of ministry is frequently intertwined with the administration of law.

This double competency program enables a student to earn both the Juris Doctor and Master of Divinity in five years of post-baccalaureate study instead of the usual six. This dual-degree 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.

Candidates must begin their study in the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University prior to substantially completing the requirements for the master's degree

Credit Requirements

Specific course requirements and limitations may be obtained from the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University Registrar's Office.

15 credit hours of course work permitted per semester

3 credit hours may be permitted for a Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University clinical course

Students are required to provide the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University Registrar with a copy of their graduate elective course schedule

Applications

Candidates must be admitted to each school independently. Students interested in this program should also contact the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary at:

Office of Admissions
618 North Highland
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
1.800.451.4194
www.pts.edu

Disciplines

Thomas R. Kline School of Law

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Juris Doctor/Master of Divinity at Duquesne University

Entry Requirements

Complete Your Application

All prospective graduate students will be required to submit official transcripts from all colleges attended. Most programs require letters of recommendation and a personal statement. GMAT and LSAT scores are required for the schools of Business and Law, respectively. GRE scores are required for most doctoral programs and some master's programs. Other requirements could include a writing sample, resume, audition or interview.

International Students

If your undergraduate and/or graduate degrees are from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report. The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts. Please review our Transcript Credential Evaluation Instructions.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines vary by program. Many programs allow students to apply for the fall or spring semester. Some programs also allow for a summer start term.

Credit transfers

Generally, an academic department may accept credits from a regionally-accredited university that correspond to the Duquesne curriculum and in which you have earned at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
The program director of the program or department offering the course establishes the final determination of the acceptance or denial of transfer credits.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Juris Doctor/Master of Divinity at Duquesne University

How to Apply for Juris Doctor/Master of Divinity at Duquesne University

Each graduate and professional program manages their own admissions process, but the application for most programs is the Graduate Application.

Juris Doctor/Master of Divinity at Duquesne University

Duquesne University

United States of America, Pittsburgh