Overview

We offer a Religious Studies degree at the Southern Methodist University. Satisfactory completion of 48 credit hours of approved coursework, including the four courses of the core seminar.

Features

Demonstrating, by examination, a reading competence in two approved languages, other than English, relevant to the field of study.

For students in the two fields of biblical studies, four languages are required. Examinations must be passed in both Hebrew and Greek as well as in two additional languages.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

New Testament

History of the Christian Tradition

Religion and Culture

Religious Ethics

Systematic Theology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dallas, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 97 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

B.A. or equivalent degree from an accredited institution

Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above (4.00 scale)

Satisfactory score on General Test of GRE which is ordinarily a combined score on verbal and quantitative sections of 310 or above on the new test, or 1200 or above on the old test.

Current student averages are: verbal 681, quantitative 627, combined 1308, analytical writing 4.5

Sufficient previous study in religion or related areas to prepare student to complete degree according to schedule. We do not accept any transfer credits.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Dallas

United States

1140 - 1925 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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