Overview

Divinity from Pepperdine University curriculum provides insight into all the religious disciplines as a backdrop for varied ministries or later research specializations.

Graduates with Divinity from Pepperdine University will be able to:

Interpret biblical texts critically and competently, explaining the meaning of a given text within applicable contexts and its significance in pertinent streams of current research.

Analyze major and distinctive teachings of the Christian faith, critiquing leading perspectives through the centuries regarding core beliefs and practices and how these compare with other religions, philosophies, or competing worldviews.

Explore major historical developments of Christianity, especially – but not solely – in the West, discerning internal and external factors that have shaped it in various cultures.

Apply and evaluate current methods for incorporating the teachings of a faith – especially the Christian faith – into the lives of individuals in a faith community, beginning with oneself.

Communicate coherently in professionally competent written form (following a standard style guide) and in effective oral form on matters of religion, illuminating historical, theological, and pastoral implications for contemporary societies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biblical Interpretation

Old Testament

New Testament

Christian history

Christian thought

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

66 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Malibu Beach, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 746 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Preference is given to students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Application and Application Fee

Essays

Official Transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Academic Writing Sample

Resume

All students whose native language is not English must submit scores on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

49610 USD / year

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Out-of-State

49610 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

49610 USD / year

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Living costs

Malibu Beach

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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Overview

Graduates with Divinity from Pepperdine University will be able to:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Malibu Beach

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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