Overview

Columbia Theological Seminary’s Theology program provides the opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors in a common area of research interest.

Key Features

The degree is in-person (one year, residential program) with an online option (2-year non-residential, requires an initial one-week orientation and research methods seminar held on campus in August).
ThM students pursue study that includes coursework in relevant curricular areas; a seminar in research methods; ongoing work with a faculty mentor; a publishable research thesis project; and the opportunity to apply and serve as a research or teaching assistant.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Thesis Research
Literature Review
Thesis writing
ThM colloquium

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

84

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 840 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

84

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have completed the MDiv degree, or its academic equivalent, at an accredited seminary or divinity school. In certain cases, a Master of Arts or a Master of Theological Studies degree in the appropriate area may be accepted as a substitute, but additional preparatory work may be required; ordinarily, a B average in an applicant’s college and seminary program is considered a minimum standard for admission. Applicants shall have official transcripts of all work since high school sent directly from the institution;
Students working in biblical studies (i.e., Old or New Testament) should be comfortable working in the language pertinent to that degree: Hebrew for Old Testament and Greek for New Testament.

Tuition Fee

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International

6640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 664 USD per credit during 36 months.
National

6640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 664 USD per credit during 36 months.

Living costs for Decatur

900 - 1400 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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