Program Details
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
- Location:
- Berkeley, United States
- Program Type:
- Full Degree
- Degree Level:
- Master
- 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.
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