Program Overview
The Theology at Loyola University Maryland is a MA programme in Humanities, 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 Theology 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 840 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 840 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Maryland City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Theology 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 Survey
- New Testament Survey
- Prophets and Prophecy
- Genesis and Exodus in the History of Interpretation
- Old Testament Texts in Hebrew
- Jesus and the Gospels
- The Life and Writings of St Paul
- New Testament Texts in Greek
- Ways of Reading Scripture
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Nonrefundable $60 application fee
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended.
- All foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated by an approved evaluation service (naces.org)
- Essay
- Two academic letters of recommendation (a third professional reference is optional).
- Optional Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test scores. If choosing to submit GRE scores, Loyola\'s code is 5370..
- A writing sample that emphasizes a students theological interests and research (optional).
- TOEFL or IELTS test scores are required if the student\'s native language is not English. Loyola\'s ETS code is 5370. Loyola requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 or a 7 in all areas of the IELTS.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 840 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 840 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 840 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 840 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Loyola University Maryland 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 Loyola University Maryland
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, United States
A comprehensive Jesuit university nationally-recognized for its academics, athletics & spiritual education, founded in 1852. Located on the beautiful Evergreen Campus in Baltimore.
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