Program Overview

The Juris Doctor/Master of Divinity Joint Degree program at Duquesne University and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary allows students to earn both degrees in five years. The program combines law and theology studies, preparing graduates for careers in legal aid, social justice advocacy, counseling, and other fields where law and ministry intersect. Students complete 15 credit hours per semester, with a total of 90 credit hours for the Juris Doctor degree and 72 credit hours for the Master of Divinity degree.