Overview

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Candler offers dual degrees with either the Master of Divinity or the Master of Theological Studies and a Master of Arts in Bioethics (MA-Bioethics) in conjunction with the Laney Graduate School. Both programs prepare students for careers in faith-based organizations, patient advocacy or pastoral care in healthcare environments, public healthcare policy, or to pursue advanced studies in bioethics and moral theology.

Students of the Bioethics and Theology program from Emory University typically spend their first year at Candler, their second year at Laney, and then return to Candler for the third and fourth year. During their enrollment in the MDiv program, students will be charged the current rate of tuition at Candler, and when enrolled in the Laney Graduate School, students will be charged the current rate of tuition for the MA-Bioethics Program.

MTS/MA-Bioethics students take courses at Candler and Laney at the same time, however they are typically enrolled at Laney in the first year, and at Candler in the second. Students must register for and pay tuition for two semesters at Laney and two semesters at Candler but may take courses in either school.

School-sponsored scholarships and grants are applicable only to those semesters in which the student is enrolled at the respective schools.

Programme Structure

In order to meet the degree requirements for the MDiv/MA-Bioethics, students must complete a minimum of 86 hours at Candler and the standard 30 hours for the MA-Bioethics curriculum.

In addition, in order to ensure maximum integration, students will “share” two electives during the program: one 3-credit elective in the MDiv program (likely ES651 or ES652), and one 3-credit elective on Religion and Bioethics (BIOETH 505) from the LGS/Center for Ethics.

These electives, which will be completed in the final year of study, will ensure that students apply the methodologies and content of both programs to issues that affect the ethical practice of ministry.

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

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100

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Credits

116 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

Philosophy Theology and Religious Studies Ethics View 749 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Complete the online application
Submit your Résumé - Your résumé should provide a brief summary of your educational background, job experience, vocational aspirations, leadership goals and accomplishments, professional affiliations, honors and awards, community service, skills, personal qualities, and interests and hobbies.
Submit your Academic Writing Sample - The academic writing sample should be a four- to seven-page sample of recent academic writing that provides evidence of writing skills, the ability to engage texts, and the ability to form clear arguments or theses.
Submit your Official Academic Transcripts - Official transcripts from all previous colleges, universities, graduate schools and seminaries must be submitted, regardless of when you attended, how many hours you earned, or whether you earned a degree.
Pay the application fee ($50.00)

Tuition Fees

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27500 USD / year

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27500 USD / year

≈ 27500 USD / year
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In-State

27500 USD / year

≈ 27500 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

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