Houston,
TX,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Religion - New Testament and Early Christian Studies in Houston United States | Rice University
Rice University
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Houston United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
57,210
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
At Rice University, the New Testament and Early Christian Studies doctoral program focuses on examining the historical, literary, and archaeological evidence of early Christianity from its varied origins through the fifth century, when Augustinian Christianity became standardized. While this field has conventionally been approached as church history—often reinforcing orthodox perspectives and offering defensive stances on theological matters, Christology, women's roles, leadership structures, and identity issues—Rice's program critically reexamines this framework. It gives equal weight to all early Christian writings and artifacts, not just those aligned with orthodox traditions or their religious interpretations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
All official transcripts must be sent directly to the program to which you intend to apply. For a listing of contacts, please visit the program mail stop directory. You may also upload an unofficial transcript directly within your online application.
Rice University accepts transcripts delivered electronically through Parchment. Programs are able to receive transcripts through other online services as well.
Applicants from Chinese institutions can request and submit official transcripts directly through CHESICC. Requests are processed by CHESICC and will be sent electronically to be associated with your application. If submitting through CHESICC you will not need to submit a paper copy of your transcript. Go here to get started.
For 2024 admissions, Rice generally is not requiring the GRE. However, individual degree programs have the option of recommending, strongly recommending, or requiring the general GRE. See the Programs of Study page or reach out to your program of admission for clarification.
In general, applicants should have at least a 3.0 (B) grade point average, or the equivalent, in their undergraduate work.
The TOEFL IBT or IBT Home Edition. A minimum score of 90 is required
IELTS Indicator. A minimum score of 7 is required.
Duolingo. A minimum score of 115 is required.
Rice University accepts transcripts delivered electronically through Parchment. Programs are able to receive transcripts through other online services as well.
Applicants from Chinese institutions can request and submit official transcripts directly through CHESICC. Requests are processed by CHESICC and will be sent electronically to be associated with your application. If submitting through CHESICC you will not need to submit a paper copy of your transcript. Go here to get started.
For 2024 admissions, Rice generally is not requiring the GRE. However, individual degree programs have the option of recommending, strongly recommending, or requiring the general GRE. See the Programs of Study page or reach out to your program of admission for clarification.
In general, applicants should have at least a 3.0 (B) grade point average, or the equivalent, in their undergraduate work.
The TOEFL IBT or IBT Home Edition. A minimum score of 90 is required
IELTS Indicator. A minimum score of 7 is required.
Duolingo. A minimum score of 115 is required.
Tuition
USD
57,210