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Earning an MA in Biblical Studies and Christian Thought from TWU connects students with world-renowned scholars and mentors within one of North America's most vibrant religious studies departments. Join this distinguished academic community where the Master of Arts program equips students with advanced scriptural interpretation skills and explores key themes in biblical scholarship and Christian history through guidance from expert faculty.
Through collaborative research, students and professors analyze biblical and theological texts while developing professional writing skills to contribute meaningfully to academic discourse. The program further enriches learning through guest lectures, colloquia, and specialized seminars.
This degree program maintains an exceptional reputation for preparing graduates to successfully pursue doctoral studies at prestigious institutions, with many alumni securing academic positions worldwide.
B.A. in Biblical and/or Theological Studies from accredited colleges or universities, or deemed equivalent
A minimum 3.0 GPA (B), with a 3.3 GPA (B+) in the last two years of the major
In addition to the standard admissions requirements international applicants are required to submit either a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score as proof of your English language abilities. Minimum TOEFL score for any graduate program is 100 iBT or equivalent. Minimum IELTS score for any graduate program is 7.0 on all bands.
Application deadline: June 15 for September admission and by November 1 for January admission