What is the difference between a seminary and a school of divinity?
Both institutions exist primarily to prepare men and women for Christian ministry and generally offer similar degree programs. While a school of divinity is typically affiliated with a university, a seminary is nearly always associated with a specific denomination. Another key difference is that students in schools of divinity often have the opportunity to take elective courses from other schools in the university which may include coursework in education, business, communications, etc. Many students enrolled in divinity schools will pursue ordination with their denominations, but a large number of divinity school students will also pursue vocations in teaching, missions and a variety of other careers.
