<p>professor x, your points may apply at other divinity schools but they are incorrect when it comes to harvard.</p>
<p>the MDiv degree is for those who would to like to pursue a career in religious institutions.</p>
<p>the MTS degree is for everyone else, including those interested in applying for PhDs. MTS degree holders have a pretty good acceptance rate for top PhD programs.</p>
<p>Note also that the GRE is required, and grades do matter. Finally, they are pretty good about funding.</p>