Overview

In addition, Early Christian Studies at Catholic University of America emphasizes the importance of ancient languages - Greek, Latin, Coptic, and Syriac especially. Ideally, applicants will have studied some of these languages in their undergraduate years, and will have completed the intermediate level in at least one of them (preferably classical Greek).

Competence in modern languages is also desirable, in German especially. Applicants will be asked to provide evidence of their linguistic ability at the time of application: their eligibility for admission will be assessed on a case-by-case basis (language being by no means the only criterion); and those admitted will be advised about steps they might take to improve their skills in the months remaining before their arrival.

Finally, when they do arrive, admitted students may be asked to take a language examination in at least Greek, with the intention of determining which courses they are ready for, or which other credited course or courses they may be required to take before proceeding.

Degree requirements

Many students will proceed through the whole M.A./Ph.D. program, completing a Ph.D. dissertation in the early Christian field. We try, as far as possible, to make the M.A. degree an initiation to the field, while the Ph.D. courses allow for greater detail and tighter focus. It is possible, nevertheless, to leave the program with an M.A. degree (without dissertation), or to enter the program at Ph.D. level, with a suitable M.A. already achieved.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Mediterranean World of Late Antiquity

History of the Christian Near East

History of Early Christian Thought

Six other graduate courses approved by the director.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 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

Every International applicant needs to return a completed application.

Submit a $60 nonrefundable application fee. Payment must be in the form of a check or money order payable in U.S. currency to The Catholic University of America.

Demonstrate English language proficiency

Submit confirmation of financial support

Submit secondary school report with translated transcripts

Receive your admission packet with visa information

Secondary School Report

Official/Attested Copy of Transcripts

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19200 USD / year

≈ 19200 USD / year
Out-of-State

19200 USD / year

≈ 19200 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

19200 USD / year

≈ 19200 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 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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