The dual MDiv/JD degree arrangement promotes integration of the fields of law and ministry in furtherance of careers in either or both disciplines. The dual degree program enables students to earn both degrees in a minimum of five years of full-time study, rather than the usual six years (if the degrees were to be pursued separately). The program of study is flexible and individualized to provide each student with the best feasible combination of these two complementary disciplines.
The JD program requires completion of 90 credits, 81 of which must be earned at the law school, and 9 of which must be earned at the divinity school. The MDiv program requires completion of 78 credits, 63 of which must be earned at the divinity school, and 15 of which must be earned at the law school. Students must complete a minimum of 123 total hours to obtain both degrees.
Eligibility
Students who desire to be enrolled in the dual MDiv/JD program must meet the admissions requirements of both programs and remain in good academic standing in both programs. Students will matriculate in the school of their choice.
Prospective students must first be granted separate admission into both programs. This entails submitting all required application materials and meeting the admission standards of both programs. Candidates wishing to pursue this dual degree must be admitted to both programs within a 24-month period.
Candidates admitted into the dual degree program will normally take their first year in the law school, and the second year in the divinity school (or vice versa). During the third, fourth, and fifth years, students will divide their studies between the two programs to maximize course availability and choices.
Divinity School Admission Requirements
- A four-year bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
- Three references
- A statement of faith and calling
- Transcripts
- Admissions interview
School of Law Admission Requirements
- All applicants must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) no later than February of the year in which they intend to enter Campbell Law.
- There is no minimum score for entry into Campbell Law. In the event of multiple LSAT scores, the admissions committee will consider the highest of all scores reported.
- The admissions committee will not consider an LSAT score if more than five years have passed since the date the test was taken
- A bachelor’s degree from an approved and accredited college or university is required.
- A transcript from each college or university attended must be sent to the Law School Admission Council’s Credential Assembly Service (CAS).
Contact Us
Campbell University Divinity School
Office of Admissions
(800) 334-4111, ext. 1830
divinityadmissions@campbell.edu
Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
Morgan Cutright, Assistant Dean of Admissions
cutright@campbell.edu