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The program, administered by the Center for the Study of Early Christianity, draws upon courses and faculty expertise in the Schools of Theology, of Philosophy, and (in the School of Arts and Sciences) the Departments of Greek and Latin, History, and Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literatures. The program itself strongly emphasizes ancient languages, social and cultural contexts, and a range of disciplines and methodologies. Explore below for details about applications, funding, curriculum, and much more.

Degrees

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) External Link

The Ph.D. in Early Christian Studies program is a 24-credit-hour degree program plus dissertation. 

*Before their admission to the degree, students must have completed an M.A. at CUA - in either Early Christian Studies, the Department of Greek and Latin, or the Department of Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literatures - or (subject to the discretion of the Director) an equivalent M.A. at some other accredited institution.

$1,250 / credit hour

More information about this degree is available on the School website or by request from our Admissions team.