Master of Arts in Bioethics and Master of Divinity/Master of Theological Studies
The MDiv/MA and MTS/MA in bioethics prepare students to work at the intersection of religion and health or health care—in bioethics, patient advocacy or pastoral care at a faith-based health care institution or organization. Offered in conjunction with Emory’s Laney Graduate School and the Center for Ethics, these dual degree opportunities allow students to complete both degrees in one less year than would be required to complete them separately: four years for the MDiv/MA and two years for the MTS/MA.
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Master of Business Administration and Master of Divinity/Master of Theological Studies
MDiv/MBA and MTS/MBA graduates often enter the fields of church administration, investment management for church development, and private wealth management and/or estate planning. Offered in conjunction with Emory’s Goizueta Business School, this dual degree program allows students to complete both degrees in one less year than would be required to complete them separately: four years for the MDiv/MBA and three years for the MTS/MBA.
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Master of Development Practice and Master of Divinity
The MDiv/MDP combines training and experience in international development with theological studies and formation for ministry, equipping graduates to apply their theological understanding to engage religious communities in creating positive change. It also prepares religious leaders from developing countries to address social and economic issues as part of a holistic approach to ministry. Offered in conjunction with Emory’s Laney Graduate School, this dual degree program allows students to complete both degrees in four years, rather than the five years required to complete them separately.
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Juris Doctor and Master of Divinity/Master of Theological Studies
The MDiv/JD and MTS/JD combine training in law and ministry or religious studies. Graduates often pursue a career in law, with interests in advocacy, ethics, social and political theory, public policy, or church life. Offered in conjunction with Emory’s School of Law, the dual degree allows students to complete both degrees in five or four years, respectively, one year less than if they pursued the degrees separately.
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Master of Public Health and Master of Divinity/Master of Theological Studies
The MDiv/MPH and MTS/MPH prepare students who are interested in applying a deep understanding of religion and theology in public health roles. Offered in conjunction with Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health, these dual degrees may be completed in four or three years, respectively, both one year shorter than if the degrees were pursued separately.
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Master of Social Work and Master of Divinity
The MDiv/MSW is for those considering the role of faith and religious institutions in community health and development, the care of individuals in poverty and crisis, response to systemic and institutional injustice, and issues of social transformation. Offered in conjunction with the University of Georgia, this dual degree program allows students to complete both degrees in four years, rather than the five years required to complete them separately.
Candler Firsthand: Dual Degrees
Here’s what a few dual degree students had to say about their experience.
“I chose this program because it gave me the opportunity to explore my dual vocational interests. UGA’s MSW program has provided me with tools for providing advocacy, individual clinical support, and community development, while Candler has allowed me to see ministry beyond the church walls. I seek to use these tools to integrate greater mental health access within Black ministry spaces.”
Tieranny Woods-Thompson
MDiv/MSW '24
“Combining theological education with business education has been an enriching experience that has fundamentally changed how I think about social impact and social enterprise. Whether leading a consulting project or a church, or reading sacred text or a financial statement, I have been able to utilize cross industry intelligence to think critically and creatively about global issues.”
D’Marquis Allen
MDiv/MBA '24
“Candler’s opportunity for the dual degree is why I came here. The ability to integrate my study of theology with public health has been an invigorating experience. As the world’s problems become more complex, our approaches need to be interdisciplinary in response. Candler is a place to do that kind of study.”
Madeline Chandler
MDiv/MPH '26
“I chose this program because it gave me the opportunity to explore my dual vocational interests. UGA’s MSW program has provided me with tools for providing advocacy, individual clinical support, and community development, while Candler has allowed me to see ministry beyond the church walls. I seek to use these tools to integrate greater mental health access within Black ministry spaces.”
Tieranny Woods-Thompson
MDiv/MSW '24
