Location:

Berkeley, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Doctorate

Specialty:

Theology

Program Overview

Program Description:

Study in this area provides a strong foundation in the entire biblical corpus. In addition to the Jewish and Christian canonical, deuterocanonical, and extra-canonical scriptures, study also covers the background literature of early Israel, biblical and post-biblical Judaism, and early Christianity. The critical study of primary texts is emphasized, using a variety of analytical methods, interdisciplinary, and cross-cultural approaches. The development of skill in appropriate languages is central to the program.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Western Associate of Schools and Colleges (WASC) The Association of Theological Schools (ATS)

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

M.A. - GRE: 550, GPA: 3.0 Reading knowledge in one modern foreign language is required by the 3rd semester of coursework. Ph.D. - GRE: 500, GPA: 3.5 Reading knowledge in primary biblical language, coursework in secondary biblical language, one semester in Biblical Aramaic, and two modern foreign languages are required to move forward to candidacy.