Educational Effectiveness
Howard University School of Divinity educates and forms leaders to serve and transform religious and educational institutions and society. Students receive a comprehensive theological education that empowers them for various vocations. The effectiveness of instruction is gauged by regular assessment of course offerings and student learning outcomes in relation to degree program mission and goals, rising graduation rates, and placement of graduates.
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
The Howard Annual Assessment Process (HAAP), a university-wide platform and departmental peer-review practice, is the principal means for evaluation of student learning outcomes. Annual results and data visualization are provided by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment.
GRADUATION RATES
Graduation, 2018-2022
Master of Divinity
59 students were graduated in 2018-2022, with 51% graduating within the prescribed 3-year calendar program scheme. The 6-Year Graduation Rate is 93%.
Master of Arts (Religious Studies)
17 students were graduated in 2018-2022, with 47% graduating within the prescribed 2-year calendar program scheme. The 4-Year Graduation Rate is 76%.
Doctor of Ministry
16 students were graduated in 2018-2022, with 56% graduating within the prescribed 3-year calendar program scheme. The 6-Year Graduation Rate is 75%.
Overall: 72% (4-Year Graduation Rate) and 89% (6-Year Graduation Rate).
PLACEMENT RATES
Graduate Placements, 2018-2022
28% Congregational or denominational ministry
17% Social justice advocacy or nonprofit, including social work
11% Teaching or educational administration
10% Chaplaincy
9% PhD or other advanced graduate study
25% Other (e.g., vocations in music, film, communications, marketing, government/public service, and business).