Overview

About Theological Studies program at the Houston Baptist University

The program exposes students to key questions and concerns in the fields of biblical studies, theology and practical ministry. Drawing from our specific focus on the Bible, graduates of the MATS program at HBU can responsibly bring the ancient texts of Christian Scripture into dialogue with historical, theological, and contemporary concerns.

Our 36-hour program is built upon a 15-hour core (choices from Old Testament, New Testament, History, and Theology), but you have the flexibility to choose the remaining 21 hours from our offering of classes in our traditional areas of biblical studies, theology and practical ministry, or in our other MA program areas: biblical languages, apologetics, classics and philosophy.

Advantages and Opportunities

Through close interaction with experienced faculty in small, seminar-style classes, students in HBU’s Master of Arts in Theological Studies program will be challenged to grow intellectually and spiritually in their servant leadership. One of the greatest strengths of our program is the personal interaction with faculty. Our MATS classes are capped at 15 students each, which allows us to get to know you personally.

In addition, rather than always lecturing and merely giving you all the right answers, our classes are primarily seminar-style, in which we read texts together and discuss them in community, allowing us all to learn from the diverse ministry experiences of those in the classroom. This not only encourages a deeper engagement with texts and ideas, but for those looking toward future study, it prepares learners for the type of discussion in PhD seminars.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biblical Texts and Doctrines

Christian Scriptures I (Pentateuch and Wisdom Literature)

Hermeneutics

History of Christianity

Systematic Theology

The Theology of The New Testament

The Theology of The Old Testament

Philosophy and the Christian Faith

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-11-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-05-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-03-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-08-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

International student application deadline is at least two months prior to the state date.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History Theology and Religious Studies Literature View 722 other Masters in Literature in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Show proof of sufficient English skills
TOEFL, IELTS, SAT and/or ACT scores, OR
Completion of two (2) classes of collegiate English taken in the United States
Certificate of completion from Language Consultants International (ESL program)
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent at an accredited institution of higher education whose instruction is conducted in English.

Tuition Fee

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International

12600 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6300 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

12600 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6300 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Houston

1067 - 1950 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 Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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