Snapshot
Wake Forest University School of Divinity is an ecumenical community of diverse individuals dedicated to excellence in graduate theological education that promotes justice, reconciliation, and compassion. Our students are equipped to thrive in vocations in congregational ministry, chaplaincy, education, law, community development, nonprofit leadership, and beyond. Below is a snapshot of our community by the numbers.
Academic Programs
- Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
- Master of Divinity (MDiv)
- Master of Arts in Religion (MA in Religion)
- Joint Degree Programs:
- MDiv/MA in Bioethics
- MDiv/MA in Counseling
- MDiv/MA in Education
- MDiv/MA in Sustainability
- JD/MDiv with School of Law
Student Composition
- Enrollment: 72
- Profile
- 55% identify as female
- 42% age 30 or under
- 54% ethnic diversity (historically underrepresented groups)
- Students come from:
- 50 different colleges and universities and more than 30 educational backgrounds
- 20 states
- 20+ religious affiliations
Faculty
- 13 full-time faculty
Student-Faculty Ratio
- 5:1
Tuition
- $21,220
Our Alumni
Graduates of the School of Divinity serve in various religious leadership positions and in other fields:
- 30% in congregational ministry
- 9% in chaplaincy
- 13% in non-profit work
- 18% in education (including higher education)
- 13% in counseling
- 9% in other fields
Alumni data represents the Master of Divinity class of 2024.
Accreditation Information
Wake Forest University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Wake Forest University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Wake Forest University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Wake Forest University School of Divinity is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, and the following degree programs are approved:
Statement of Educational Effectiveness
Our degree programs prepare students from diverse ministry experiences and theological perspectives for religious leadership. Students are encouraged to engage the rich histories and traditions of Christian congregations and to increase awareness and understanding of issues facing churches in their local and global contexts. Students integrate their knowledge of varied theological and ministry disciplines with what they encounter in ministry settings and in the world.
The school uses a variety of tools to assess its effectiveness in ensuring that students achieve these learning goals: faculty assessment of individual student performance, evaluative reports from internship supervisors, student subjective assessments of their experience in the degree program as reported via the ATS Graduating Student Questionnaire (GSQ), alumni surveys, and student performance in denominational ordination exams. In conjunction with the University’s Office of Institutional Effectiveness, the school also tracks graduation and placement rates.
The school’s five joint degree programs are also assessed using this assessment plan with adjustments to account for differing degree requirements.
School of Divinity students are successful in a wide range of ministerial settings following graduation. The results of a survey for the graduating class of 2024 showed 96% were employed or in graduate school six months after graduation. Our graduates are employed in ministry, education, advocacy, counseling, and the nonprofit and for-profit sectors.