Language Requirement
In general, proficiency in two ancient and two modern languages (usually Greek, Latin, French, and German) demonstrated by the end of the second semester of coursework is required. Note -requirements for specific concentrations may vary.
Students concentrating in Biblical Theology must take advanced reading seminar or directed study courses in both biblical languages, one in Hebrew and one in Greek. They must also take one directed study course in an ancient cognate language (Ugaritic, Coptic, Syriac, Aramaic, Akkadian, etc.). Reading knowledge of German and French is required (another Romance language may be substituted for French with the consent of the candidate’s director).