Abilene Christian University College of Biblical Studies
MASTER OF ARTS IN ANCIENT AND ORIENTAL CHRISTIANITY
Abilene, USA
MA
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Master of Arts in Ancient and Oriental Christianity develops language skills, textual analysis, and theological foundations for ministry, teaching, or further study. You’ll study ancient languages, patristics, early Christianity, Eastern Christianity, and historical theology, exploring roots of religion through primary sources and critical methods. The program fits students who enjoy reading ancient texts and engaging in formation within a Christ-centered academic community.
Career Outcomes: Graduates pursue ordained or lay ministry, teaching in higher education or secondary schools, academic research and doctoral study, and roles in archives, museums, or heritage. Employers include churches, seminaries, universities, publishers, and heritage institutions.
If you have a knack for languages, enjoy reading ancient texts and wish to enrich your theological foundations for ministry, teaching or further study, the Master of Arts track in Ancient and Oriental Christianity might be the graduate degree for you. Though the program has a broad focus on exploring the roots of religion, it offers special opportunities in learning about the Christian East.
Ready to be a part of a program that explores the past to prepare you for your future? Apply now or contact us for more information today.
