Program Overview
The Christian Practice at Duke University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Christian Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 20,205 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students
- Location: Durham, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Christian Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Old Testament 706 (Intro to Old Testament)
- Christian Education 705 (Mission & Ministry/Cornerstone)
- Christian Practice 701 (Spiritual Formation/Ministry Integration)
- New Testament 707 (Intro to New Testament)
- Church History 708 (Intro to Church History)
- Christian Practice 701 (Spiritual Formation/Ministry Integration)
- Christian Theology 705 (Intro to Christian Theology)
- Liturgical Studies 709 (Intro to Christian Worship)
- Christian Practice 701 (Spiritual Formation/Ministry Integration)
- Christian Practice 701 (Spiritual Formation/Ministry Integration)
- Christian Practice 701 (Spiritual Formation/Ministry Integration)
- Christian Practice 701 (Capstone Course)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Currently employed/aspire to be employed in a congregation or in a profession and be committed to lay ministry, ordination as a deacon, or to professional service as a lay vocation.
- Minimum GPA of 2.75 in a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university prior to the intended date of enrollment
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 20,205 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 20,205 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Duke University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Duke University
Duke University
Durham, United States
Duke University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months