Overview

Students are familiarized with the social and historical setting of these texts, critical issues in their transmission, interpretation and application, and are given the tools to faithfully and creatively apply the message of these texts to contemporary contexts.

Students pursuing the BA in Biblical Studies have the option of electing a languages track that will give them the opportunity to incorporate Greek and Hebrew into the major.

Why Choose Eastern University?

Disciplines of Biblical Studies and Theology intentionally interwoven and mutually supportive
Faculty with broad expertise in biblical, patristic, medieval, reformation, and modern thought
Professors representing a wide spectrum of denominational affiliations and theological convictions within the evangelical tradition
Opportunities for travel and study abroad, including the Middle East
Individual attention in small classes
Commitment to excellent teaching and to consistent mentoring
Intentional integration of Christian faith and scholarship

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biblical Interpretation
Research Methods
Christian Theology
Prophets
Wisdom and Poetry
Jesus and the Gospels
Apocalyptic Literature
Women in Scripture
Judaism and Jesus
Film and the Bible
Sex, Violence, & the Bible
The Marginalized and the Bible

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-27 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Eastern admits students for both the Fall and Spring semesters on the basis of rolling admission.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Apply to Eastern University.
Submit High School transcript or official GED.
Optional: Submit a personal essay to your Admissions Counselor via email.
Optional: Letters of reference indicating a strong likelihood of succeeding at Eastern.
Official transcripts evaluated by a NACES member from all high schools/secondary schools/college/universities attended. You may choose any NACES-member organization. We recommend WES, TEC- The Evaluation Company, IFCS, ECE, and IERF.
A scan of your current passport.
Some financial information. Your admissions counselor will provide details.
Optional: Official results of any national exams or the SAT.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39188 USD / year

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Out-of-State

39188 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

39188 USD / year

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Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

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Overview

Why Choose Eastern University?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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