Overview

At Gordon College , Early Christianity is more than just something you study—it’s a spiritual resource for your life. By examining how the church spoke into the past, you will better engage with the church and culture today.

Studying Early Christianity at a Christian liberal arts college gives you the support to delve deeply into interdisciplinary exploration of church history, while also focusing on the personal, spiritual ramifications of what you are learning.

What careers can I pursue with early Christianity?

Understanding the history and traditions of the church will help you engage as a thoughtful Christian. Many students go on to graduate work in history, theology, religious studies, philosophy and seminary, and pursue a variety of careers, including:

Pastor
Teacher
Professor
Counselor
Children and youth minister
Missionary
Museum curator
Archivist
Worship leader

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Ancient Rome
Ancient Belief and the Earliest Christian Church
Eastern Europe, Byzantium and the Caucasus
Classical Islam and the Middle East
Martyrs, Mothers, Mystics
Persecution to Empire: Theology, Politics, and Culture in Early Christianity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Essex, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 870 other Bachelors in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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General requirements

Complete the online application
Schedule your admissions interview. Your admissions interview may be conducted by phone or Skype.
Send us your official academic records. These must be received from all secondary school(s). For transfer applicants, all records from universities attended are also required. Transcripts must be in English and be converted to the U.S. grading scale using SPANTRAN or WES.
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33000 USD / year

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Out-of-State

33000 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

33000 USD / year

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Living costs

Essex

United States

1369 - 2318 USD / month

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Overview

What careers can I pursue with early Christianity?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Essex

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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