The College of Arts and Humanities
Theology
St. Davids, PA

Earn both your Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and Master of Theological Studies in 4 years through this accelerated pathway—equipping you with knowledge and proficiency with the biblical text and deep theological grounding at no additional tuition cost.

Program Details

  • Location & Delivery: On-Campus (With some online FastPass summer courses)
  • Length: 4 years total for both degrees
  • Tuition & Fees: Standard 4-Year Traditional Undergraduate Tuition Rates
    • Graduate coursework is integrated via dual-counting and FastPass at no extra tuition cost while students are enrolled in the Traditional Undergraduate program.

Why Choose the Dual Degree?

  • Shortened Time to Completion: Complete both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in just 4 years, saving up to two full years of study.
  • Tuition Savings: Take 30 graduate credits fully integrated into your undergraduate tuition package, combined with FastPass summer courses, saving thousands in graduate tuition.
  • Well-Rounded Preparation: Blends a rigorous academic introduction to the biblical canon with practical, hands-on theological training at the Master’s level. 
  • Accreditation Note: This is a fully accredited program, meeting the requirements for both undergraduate programs (via MSCHE) and graduate programs (via ATS - Association of Theological Schools) along with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) parameters, making use of approved dual-counting and advanced standing guidelines.
  • Highly Flexible: The structure of our program allows students an additional 21-24 undergraduate elective credits, meaning that it would be very possible to have a minor, and possibly even a second major!  
  • Possibility for Further Study: Students may decide to continue their theological education to earn an MDiv (Master of Divinity) degree. Graduates of the BA/MTS program would need only an additional 1-2 years of coursework to complete what is otherwise a 3-year graduate degree.

HOW TO APPLY TO THE DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM

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