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Master of Arts in Bible and Theology

Available in person on the Germantown Campus.

Purpose Statement

The Master of Arts in Bible and Theology prepares students for ministry in the local church by equipping them to interpret the biblical text from the original languages, apply the text through sound theological methods, and develop a robust understanding of pastoral ministry.

Expected Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will be able to interpret the biblical text from the original languages

  2. Students will be able to apply the biblical text to various ministry contexts through sound theological methods

  3. Students will develop a robust understanding of pastoral ministry

Academic Calendars and Schedules

For additional information see www.uu.edu/programs/stm/academics/graduate/.

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the Master of Arts in Bible and Theology must meet the following requirements:

  1. A Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  2. Official transcript(s) showing all course work, completion of baccalaureate degree(s). Even if withdrawal occurred prior to earning credits and even if those credits do not apply to the current degree being sought, official transcripts must be sent from each institution.
  3. A minimum college cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants with a college cumulative grade point average below 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) may be accepted on academic probation on an individual basis.
  4. Complete online application process at www.uu.edu/applications/graduate.
  5. Three personal letters of recommendation.
  6. If English is not a student’s first language, minimum scores of 560 or 220 computer must be achieved on the TOEFL.

Transfer of Credit

Up to nine semester hours of graduate credit from a regionally accredited college or university may be transferred into the degree program at the time the student is admitted provided the grades earned were B or higher.

Financial Assistance

Application Fee $25
General Student Fee $33
Tuition per semester hour $437

Financial aid information for graduate students is available on our website at www.uu.edu/financialaid. Generally, graduate students may be eligible for Federal Direct student loans or private alternative student loans, depending on the program of study and the eligibility of the borrower.  

Graduation Requirements

  1. The completion of 42 hours of course work with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
  2. The fulfillment of all financial obligations
  3. The approval of the faculty

Master of Arts in Bible and Theology- 42 hours