Graduate Programs in Theology

[kimber56]

Hey all,

 

I'm in the process of doing some research on potential M.A. and M.T.S. programs (with an eye towards a Ph.D.) and I'd love some advice about programs.

 

I'm looking for some prestigious, rigorous programs in theology, but I'm more interested in drawing out the theological implications of biblical texts than I am in "doing" systematic theology. Can you think of any schools that might favor that kind of work? (I've heard that Duke is a good place to blend biblical studies with theology, and Harvard has a couple of good biblical scholars that teach in the divinity school.) I'm also interested in theology programs that include a heavy dose of philosophy. University of Chicago and Vanderbilt caught my eye in that regard.

 

Thoughts?

[B-612]

Ellen Armour at Vandy would be an excellent person to work with, if she's teaching classes. She wears many hats.

[Lux Lex Pax]

It sounds like you're interested in theological exegesis, which pairs nicely with various philosophical/hermeneutical movements. You should look at Kevin Vanhoozer at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Perhaps also the program at UVa. Besides Duke (and perhaps UVa), not many people at the well-known or "elite" institutions are interested in theological exegesis, or if they are interested, they don't do it very well.

[MBIGrad]

Know that UVA is losing Harry Gamble and Judith Kovacs.