Overview

Program in Classics and Biblical Languages / Program in Classics and Biblical Languages is located in Houston, TX, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	5

Earning Your Degree

Distance learning programs available?

No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam May be required to submit GRE scores. Varies Thesis Optional No grade below "C." Must have overall GPA of 3.00 or above.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

9

Applied

6

Accepted

2

Enrolled

Applying

0

Application Fee - Domestic

100

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	August 1st	June 1st	No
Spring deadline	January 1st	November 1st	No
Summer deadline	May 1st	March 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	May be required to submit GRE scores.
Master's Degree Requirements	Applicants must submit a personal statement and a copy of their resume/CV with references. For the Biblical Languages program, applicants will be required to complete the necessary leveling courses or provide their transcript that shows applicant has completed significant undergraduate course work in biblical languages.
Additional Entrance Requirements	Applicant must submit personal statement (300-500 words).

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL IBT score: 80
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	April 1
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Federal Work-Study

Student Body

13

Total Graduate Students

7%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	15.38%
Black or African American	15.38%
White or Caucasian	61%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	Not Reported
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	Not Reported

Gender

Male (46%)

Female (53%)

Location & Contact

Address 7502 Fondren Road
Houston, TX  77074
United States

Contact Dr. Steven Jones
Chair
Email: sljones@hbu.edu
Phone: 281-649-3635
Fax: 281-649-3012

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