Overview
Key Features
Although the specific constituency of La Sierra University and the Richards Divinity School is the Seventh-day Adventist Church, both the University and the Divinity School welcome students from other faith traditions. The Divinity School offers five graduate programs that fall into the categories of professional and academic.
Our professional programs are tailored for those who work, or would like to work, in some aspect of Christian ministry. We offer two professional programs: the Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree program and the Graduate Certificate in Ministry (CMin) program. The MDiv is the standard degree program for professional ministry. The CMin program prepares lay persons for local church leadership.
Persons admitted with some advanced theological study or with prior extensive undergraduate studies in religion and/or other appropriate foundational areas may complete the Theological Studies degree program from La Sierra University with one year of full-time course work, in addition to the summative concluding project.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research and Writing in Religion
- Linguistic Tools: Hebrew
- Linguistic Tools: Greek
- The Old Testament and Its Communities
- Interpreting OT Texts
- The New Testament and Its Communities
- Interpreting NT Texts
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
72 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
History Religious Studies & Theology Ancient History View 810 other Masters in History in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.5
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- For regular admission, applicants must hold a four-year baccalaureate degree or equivalent with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 or better (on a 4-point scale) from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university.
- Applicants who meet the GPA requirements stated above may receive regular admission (a) by submitting the official results from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with scores that meet or exceed the standards of the school; or (b) by completing 12 units of courses in the program as a provisional student with grades of B or better. However, the school retains the right to require GRE scores from any applicant in advance of admission.
- International applicants must meet the requirements of the university for English-language competence.
- Students may transfer up to half the number of required units from an approved graduate or graduate professional program in another university or seminary.
Tuition Fee
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International
29664 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 412 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
29664 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 412 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Home Gardens
1100 - 1600 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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