Education & Training
Posted Monday, September 29, 2008
EDS Announces Visiting Days for Prospective Students
Nov 13, 2008 | Mar 5, 2009
Prospective students are invited to attend Episcopal Divinity School’s Visiting Days on Thursday, November 13, 2008 and March 5, 2009. This day is designed for prospective students to explore the EDS curriculum, meet the faculty, and experience the daily life and worship within the EDS Community.
“Visiting day gave me an actual feel for life here on campus, what community worship feels like, the type of class environment in which you will spend your time, a chance to visit with faculty and other prospective students, and learn from their questions,” said Stephanie Mitchell, class of 2010, from the diocese of Oklahoma. “For me, I had to visit the campus to see if it fit who I am and what I was looking for during my time in seminary. Visiting day gave me that opportunity.”
Visiting Days are intended to provide individuals who are considering a seminary education with an introduction to the EDS campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The informational day will include a campus tour, presentations by faculty and students, Community Eucharist, and the opportunity to observe a class. Admissions interviews can also be scheduled during the visit for those who are considering applying to EDS.
“EDS provides many ways for people to get to know us, from the web, to phone calls, to campus tours, printed materials, and our Visiting Days,” says Director of Admissions Christopher Medeiros. “Visiting Days provide prospective students with the opportunity to not only tour our campus, but gives them the opportunity meet and talk with faculty, students, and staff in both formal and informal settings.” Medeiros continues, “Inquirers tell me that having the opportunity to ask questions of faculty and students, sit in on a class, and experience our worship and community life, as well as just being on this campus, helps them to discover whether they want to join us as part of the EDS community. I strongly encourage those interested in pursuing theological education to visit us either on a formal Visiting Day or calling to set up another time to see the EDS community in action.”
To sign up for a Visiting Day, please contact the Admissions Office at , 617-682-1507, or visit their website at www.eds.edu and click on Admissions. One night of complimentary housing is offered to prospective students, based on availability.
Appointments and tours of the campus may also be scheduled through the Admissions Office for other times during the year.
Episcopal Divinity School is a respected center of study and spiritual formation for lay and ordained leaders with a strong commitment to justice, compassion, and reconciliation. EDS, formed in 1974 with the merger of Philadelphia Divinity School (founded in 1857) and the Episcopal Theological School (founded in 1867), offers doctor of ministry and master’s degrees, as well as certificates in theological studies. Located on an eight-acre campus just a few blocks from Harvard Yard, EDS is a member of the Boston Theological Institute, a consortium of nine eminent theological schools, seminaries, and departments of religion.