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Overview
Key facts
Though the Ancient and Oriental Christianity from Abilene Christian University program has a broad focus on exploring the roots of religion, it offers special opportunities in learning about the Christian East.
Primarily suited for students preparing to pursue doctoral study, this program will equip you with advanced academic foundations in historical research and integration, with an emphasis on the languages needed to conduct such research. You will sharpen your research and writing skills as you take part in intensive reading of primary historical and theological works. Students in this program may have special opportunities to participate in CSART projects.
This program can also prepare you to engage the growing fascination with the theology and spirituality of eastern Christian communities, and equip you to function better as a class teacher in congregational contexts, or as a missionary and church planter in non-western contexts.
Graduates with Ancient and Oriental Christianity from Abilene Christian University will:
- have critical facility with the most important primary sources and issues of scholarly discussion in biblical studies, theology, or church history
- have ability to use the best current methods of research in one of the following disciplines: biblical studies, theology, or church history
- demonstrate ability to produce scholarly contributions in their field of study
Programme Structure
Core courses:
- History of Christianity I: Early and Medieval
- Theological Explorations
- Christian Mission in Global Contexts
- Explorations in the Christian East
- Syriac Language and Literature
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Religious Studies & Theology Christian Studies View 178 other Masters in Christian Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- A completed application and application fee;
- An official transcript of all previous colleges attended. The transcript must indicate an earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university or equivalent.
- A cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
- Two letters of recommendation (may be submitted through the online application);
- A purpose statement
- GST Writing Assessment (a brief evaluation of academic writing skills).
Tuition Fee
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International
17544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 731 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
17544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 731 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Abilene
932 - 1728 USD /month
Living costs
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Funding
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