The academic work of the Divinity School presently includes the following degree programs:
- Master of Divinity (M.Div.) — ordinarily of three academic years
- Master of Arts in Christian Practice (M.A.C.P.) — ordinarily of two academic years
- Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) — ordinarily of two academic years
- Master of Arts in Christian Studies (M.A.C.S.) — ordinarily of one academic year
- Master of Theology (Th.M.) — a one-year program beyond the basic degree
- Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) — two academic years of coursework followed by a period of research and writing, ordinarily of one to two additional years
- Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) — ordinarily a four- to five-year program
The M.Div., M.A.C.P., and Th.M. are graduate-professional degrees, the M.T.S. and M.A.C.S are general academic degrees, and the Th.D. and D.Min. are academically-rigorous doctoral programs.
In addition, the Divinity School also offers dual-degree programs:
- Master of Divinity/Master of Social Work (M.Div./M.S.W.) with the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Social Work
- Master of Theological Studies/Juris Doctor (M.T.S./JD) with the Duke School of Law
Those who desire to pursue studies leading to a Ph.D. in religion are advised to apply to the Duke Graduate Program in Religion.