by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Bible/Biblical Studies. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Biblical Studies is a major offered under the theology and religious vocations program of study at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the doctor’s degree program in Bible, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time graduate students at NOBTS paid an average of $0 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for graduate student.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,435 | $6,435 |
| Fees | $500 | $500 |
NOBTS does not offer an online option for its Bible doctor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NOBTS Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their doctor’s degree in Bible in 2019-2020, 16.7% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 12.9%.
Of those graduates who received a doctor’s degree in Bible at NOBTS in 2019-2020, 16.7% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 15%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Biblical Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 6 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to Biblical studies.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Missionary Studies | 1 |
| Religious Education | 10 |
| Sacred Music | 2 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 38 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.