Hi guys,
I've tried to search this forum so I wouldnt repeat but didn't find anything that answered my question. Please direct me if somewhere this has already been answered.
I'm preparing to apply for fall 2015 for MA programs in Early Christianity/New Testatment. I graduated with a double major in history and the study of religion from UCLA but have no language preparation so I am looking for programs that will prepare me to enter a PhD program (so language heavy programs). I'll be applying to Harvard, BU, Duke, and Syracuse but I was wondering if their are any others I should look into and what programs fall under these. In other words, I want to apply to some less competive schools in case I am not accepted ( I have a strong gpa but haven't taken the gre yet) but am having trouble knowing what schools these would be. Second tier so to speak. Any advice/ suggestions would be so appreciated! Thanks in advance.