Does anyone know what is required to become a language professor?

Question

…especially for Hebrew and/or Greek in a university? Is a master’s degree sufficient or is PhD required as well? Any advice as to what process is involved in becoming one?

Answer 1

I think it all depends on the university's standards/how bad they need someone. You'll probably get paid more if you have a PhD though! Actually, I don't know if you could be a 'professor' without one, but you could be an 'instructor'.

http://www.articleclick.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-becoming-a-professor.html

Answer 2

I think you will find most universities will want a PhD for a subject like Greek or Hebrew. I took New Testament Greek introductory level at seminary and it was taught by a PhD as was Hebrew. This was at a small Baptist school, not a big university at all.

Wow, tackling a Masters or PhD in Greek and/or Hebrew is quite an undertaking! Good luck!

Answer 3

If you would like to become a language professor at a community college, often a masters degree in the major is enough. But if you want to teach at a university, they often require a doctorate.