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Biblical Studies (Portland Campus)

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    11,880USD
  • Start date
    Oct, Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Aug

Program overview

What Jessup University says about their program:

he Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS) emphasizes competency in the original languages of Greek or Hebrew and research methods related to biblical interpretation. Much of the curriculum is shared with the longer MDiv program, and specifically aims to equip students in biblical studies and theology.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Applicants to bachelor’s degree programs must have obtained a secondary school diploma. This diploma must be eligible to access further academic studies in the country where it has been obtained
  • Min. GPA

    2.5

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Application is open to holders of a B.A., B.S., or a higher degree, in any field of study
  • Your undergraduate record must be of good quality, with a minimum 2.7 GPA or equivalent, for all undergraduate studies

English proficiency

  • TOEFL

    70+

  • IELTS

    6.0

Documents required

  • Academic transcripts
  • Application form
  • Bank statements
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • English test scores or waivers
  • Fees refund on visa refusal
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose
  • Passport identification page
  • Portfolio (if applicable)
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Translations
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Fees and funding

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Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    $36,000

  • Postgraduate tuition

    $13,000

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