New Testament and Early Christianity
The New Testament and Early Christianity specialization concentrates on the New Testament and closely related texts in their historical, cultural, and religious context. The interpretation of texts involves the use of a variety of methods, both literary and historical. While studying the New Testament in its multifaceted reality, students explore the fascinating history and culture of contemporary Jewish and Greco-Roman worlds, the richness of the Jewish Scriptures, and the challenging diversity of Second Temple Judaism.
Funding
Students accepted into our PhD program are guaranteed funding for five years of full-time study. Our funding package covers full tuition and fees and includes a yearly stipend of $28,000.
Graduate Student Placement and Publication
Recent graduates in New Testament/Early Christianity hold full time and tenure-track teaching positions, serve in academic administration, work in publishing, engage in church ministry, and teach part-time. Graduates and ABD candidates currently work at Catholic Theological Union, Cedarville University, Hope International University, Knox College, Loyola University Chicago, Notre Dame of Maryland University, Pepperdine University, Rock Valley College, Southwestern University, Spring Hill College, St. Xavier University, Tyndale House Publishers, and US Catholic Magazine.
Our graduates have published dissertations with Brill (NTTSD), De Gruyter (BZNW), Fortress, Mohr Siebeck (WUNT II), and the Society of Biblical Literature (Studia Philonica). For more information, see Recent Publications.
How to Apply
Everyone applying for a graduate program (MA or PhD) applies through the same online application. For online applicants, the application fee is waived.
You can use this checklist to make sure you have everything you need!
Application Deadlines
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- Fall admission: January 15 (for assistantship applicants)
- Please note, only a limited number of admissions with merit awards are given out each academic year; only PhD applications completed on or before January 15 will be considered for admissions with merit awards.
*Deadline and application requirements are subject to change.
The New Testament and Early Christianity specialization concentrates on the New Testament and closely related texts in their historical, cultural, and religious context. The interpretation of texts involves the use of a variety of methods, both literary and historical. While studying the New Testament in its multifaceted reality, students explore the fascinating history and culture of contemporary Jewish and Greco-Roman worlds, the richness of the Jewish Scriptures, and the challenging diversity of Second Temple Judaism.
Funding
Students accepted into our PhD program are guaranteed funding for five years of full-time study. Our funding package covers full tuition and fees and includes a yearly stipend of $28,000.
Graduate Student Placement and Publication
Recent graduates in New Testament/Early Christianity hold full time and tenure-track teaching positions, serve in academic administration, work in publishing, engage in church ministry, and teach part-time. Graduates and ABD candidates currently work at Catholic Theological Union, Cedarville University, Hope International University, Knox College, Loyola University Chicago, Notre Dame of Maryland University, Pepperdine University, Rock Valley College, Southwestern University, Spring Hill College, St. Xavier University, Tyndale House Publishers, and US Catholic Magazine.
Our graduates have published dissertations with Brill (NTTSD), De Gruyter (BZNW), Fortress, Mohr Siebeck (WUNT II), and the Society of Biblical Literature (Studia Philonica). For more information, see Recent Publications.
How to Apply
Everyone applying for a graduate program (MA or PhD) applies through the same online application. For online applicants, the application fee is waived.
You can use this checklist to make sure you have everything you need!
Application Deadlines
-
- Fall admission: January 15 (for assistantship applicants)
- Please note, only a limited number of admissions with merit awards are given out each academic year; only PhD applications completed on or before January 15 will be considered for admissions with merit awards.
*Deadline and application requirements are subject to change.