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

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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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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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 Fees

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Non-residents

7680 USD / year

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Out-of-State

7680 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

7680 USD / year

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Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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