Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
48 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Disciplines
Theology and Religious Studies
Overview
We offer a Religious Studies degree at the Southern Methodist University. Satisfactory completion of 48 credit hours of approved coursework, including the four courses of the core seminar.
Features
- Demonstrating, by examination, a reading competence in two approved languages, other than English, relevant to the field of study.
- For students in the two fields of biblical studies, four languages are required. Examinations must be passed in both Hebrew and Greek as well as in two additional languages.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- New Testament
- History of the Christian Tradition
- Religion and Culture
- Religious Ethics
- Systematic Theology
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
General requirements
- B.A. or equivalent degree from an accredited institution
- Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above (4.00 scale)
- Satisfactory score on General Test of GRE which is ordinarily a combined score on verbal and quantitative sections of 310 or above on the new test, or 1200 or above on the old test.
- Current student averages are: verbal 681, quantitative 627, combined 1308, analytical writing 4.5
- Sufficient previous study in religion or related areas to prepare student to complete degree according to schedule. We do not accept any transfer credits.
Living costs
Dallas
United States
1,601-2,703 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
