Overview
It prepares students to engage in independent research in various domains pertinent to the study of Scripture, such as Old Testament, New Testament, Septuagint Studies, ancient languages, and more.
Features
- The Biblical Studies degree at the Catholic University of America promotes a thorough and rigorous foundation for research and studies in the area of biblical studies and ancient languages.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- A minimum of 30 credit hours beyond the M.A.
- 12 credits in exegetical seminars (in the major Testament).
- 9 credits in seminars in the minor Testament.
- 3-credit doctoral seminar, “Textual Criticism of the Bible.”
- 6 credits in exegesis or related areas such as theology, archaeology, Semitics, the Ancient Near East, ancient languages.
- Intermediate knowledge of a third ancient language equivalent to one year of study.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 93 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- M.A. in biblical studies or a degree closely related to this field.
- Students with an S.S.L. or S.T.L. in biblical theology may be eligible for advanced standing.
- Nine credits in advanced Hebrew.
- Nine credits in advanced Greek
Tuition Fee
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52190 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26095 USD per semester during 60 months. -
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52190 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26095 USD per semester during 60 months. -
In-State
52190 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26095 USD per semester during 60 months.
Living costs for Washington, D. C.
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