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Biblical Studies & Christian Thought: Master of Arts (MA)

Trinity Western University

Langley, British Columbia, Canada

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At Trinity Western University in Langley, Canada, Biblical Studies & Christian Thought: Master of Arts (MA) is offered as a master's degree in Religious Studies programme. Tuition is CAD 22,920 per total for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Religious Studies
Local tuition: CAD 22,920 / total

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Program details

Overview

Trinity Western University's Master of Arts in Biblical Studies and Christian Thought is a graduate program in TWU's School of Graduate Studies that prepares students to interpret Scripture and investigate major issues in biblical studies and the history of Christianity, studying alongside faculty in biblical and theological scholarship. Students and faculty engage in original research and critical examination of biblical and related theological texts. The program offers Thesis, Major Paper, and Course Work tracks; the Thesis and Major Paper tracks require language study in Hebrew and Greek, or Greek and Latin depending on stream, while the Course Work track carries no language requirement. Anticipated length is one to two years of study, offered full-time or part-time, and the program has a record of preparing graduates for doctoral study at other institutions.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants require a Bachelor's degree in Biblical and/or Theological Studies (or equivalent) from an accredited institution, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B), including a minimum 3.3 GPA (B+) in the final two years of the major. Language prerequisites vary by track: the Thesis and Major Paper tracks require one year each of Hebrew and Greek (Old and New Testament) or Greek and Latin for the Christian Thought stream, plus one year of language study in the student's area of stream; the Course Work track carries no language requirement.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January

About Trinity Western University

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Type: University
Control: Private
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1962
Students: 5,000
Programs: 84
Location: Langley, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Biblical Studies & Christian Thought: Master of Arts (MA) award?

Trinity Western University awards a Master's Degree in the field of Religious Studies on completion of this programme.

How much does Biblical Studies & Christian Thought: Master of Arts (MA) cost?

Tuition is CAD 22,920 per total for local students.

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