Bachelor of Divinity
- noun
- /ˈbætʃələr əv dɪˈvɪnɪti/
- UK
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Licenciatura en Divinidad
- She earned her Bachelor of Divinity last year.
Examples
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He chose to pursue a Bachelor of Divinity to deepen his understanding of Christian theology.
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After four years of study, she received her Bachelor of Divinity from the seminary.
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Many ministers are required to hold a Bachelor of Divinity before ordination.
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Many students pursue a Bachelor of Divinity to enter ministry.
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She completed her Bachelor of Divinity to prepare for her role as a pastor.
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After years of study, he proudly received his Bachelor of Divinity from a respected seminary.
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Many students pursue a Bachelor of Divinity to gain a deeper understanding of theology.
Synonyms
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A degree you get after finishing three to four years of study at a university or college
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A first degree given by a college or university after finishing studies
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A university degree about the study of religion
A first university degree in the study of religion
A university degree that teaches about religion and religious beliefs
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'bachelor' (an undergraduate degree) combined with 'divinity' (the study of religion) yields an undergraduate degree in theology. The preposition 'of' merely links the degree to its field, and the 'Bachelor of [field]' pattern is common across languages, so learners who know the constituents can infer the meaning.
Etymology
Bachelor of Divinity comes from older university language: Bachelor once meant a 'first' or junior student, and Divinity meant the 'study of God' or religion. So the name literally says 'a first university degree in religious study', which is why it refers to the first degree people take when training to be a minister.