Overview

Whether you are pursuing church-based ministry, advanced academic study or a desire to deepen your understanding of the Scriptures, this degree will provide you a thorough grounding in the language and literature of the New Testament at Biola University. You will learn from Talbot’s top-notch faculty, which includes several leading New Testament scholars who have authored widely referenced commentaries and works. Meanwhile, your education in biblical Greek and the historical-cultural setting of the New Testament world will equip you with a strong foundation for further academic study, while also preparing you to bring the biblical text to life.

Why Pursue New Testament Studies at Talbot?

Expand Your Knowledge of the New Testament World. Uncover more about the New Testament as you learn about the historical and cultural background of first-century Judaism and the Greco-Roman world, in addition to becoming competent in the Greek language. The program will familiarize you with current issues in New Testament studies and enable you to provide relevant, biblically informed perspectives to those seeking a better understanding of Scripture.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Beginning Greek
Exegesis
Exegesis in the Gospels
Exegesis in the Epistles

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

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For Online/Hybrid: July 1 (international students)

Language

English

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Credits

49 SCH

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Campus Location

La Mirada, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), unless otherwise noted.
An official transcript which shows a conferred bachelor's degree and all other transcripts containing a conferred degree are required. Official transcripts should be sent directly from the school or physically delivered in an untampered envelope sealed by the institution to Biola's Office of Graduate Admissions to be considered official. In addition, transcripts with prerequisites, leveling courses, advanced standing, and any other courses relevant to your desired program should be submitted. For certain degrees, additional or all transcripts may be requested or required.

Tuition Fees

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17885 USD / year

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17885 USD / year

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17885 USD / year

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Living costs

La Mirada

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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