M.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies

Tuition fees are 19,440 USD per year.

The M.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies at Wheaton College Graduate School aims to enrich ministry effectiveness and deepen understanding of the Bible. It provides a strong foundation in biblical knowledge, equipping students to engage with Scripture meaningfully in various life and career contexts. A distinctive feature is studying Scripture in English using advanced English-language resources, rather than original languages.

Focus areas include Bible, theology, open tracks.

The program requires 36 credits, distributed across coursework focused on biblical interpretation and Christian traditions, with an emphasis on developing research, communication, and community care skills.

Graduates are prepared to serve in their business, organization, small group, church, and other contexts, enriching their ministry effectiveness and personal Christian life.

The program seeks students from a variety of backgrounds, including the music industry, veterans, lawyers, accountants, publishers, students, and current and prospective pastors.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. The program is offered in a hybrid, residential format. It can be completed remotely, with required one-week on-campus intensives at least three times, typically during the summer. Full-time study takes 3 semesters, while part-time options are 2- or 3-year plans. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 90% of applicants.

Established in 1860 as a co-educational institution, Wheaton College is a private, residential, interdenominational Christian liberal arts college and graduate school. Its campus is in Wheaton, Illinois, a residential community 25 miles west of downtown Chicago, with access to the city and O’Hare and Midway International Airports. Residential life, orientation through Wheaton Passage, chapel, athletics, music, and shared experiences form a central part of campus life.

Wheaton offers more than 40 undergraduate degrees in the liberal arts and sciences and 18 graduate degrees. Undergraduate study is supported by a liberal arts curriculum and Christian spiritual formation. Graduate and professional programs include leadership, education, psychology, ministry, and Bible and theology. Faculty-led research and experiential learning extend beyond the classroom, including opportunities through HoneyRock, the Wheaton in the Black Hills program, and the Tel Shimron Excavations.

Global Programs and Studies supports intercultural study and engagement through summer experiences, faculty-led semester programs, and more than 30 approved partner programs. Options include study in Prague and Wheaton in Mexico, which combines language study, interdisciplinary courses, cultural immersion, and academic excursions. Students considering Wheaton should expect an explicitly Christian setting where faith and learning are pursued together, with a fully residential campus and academic opportunities connected to global perspectives.