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MA Biblical Studies

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    MA 1 years full-time 2 years part-time

Course Description

Perform an advanced study of biblical texts from both the Old and New Testament, with an emphasis on current methodologies.

The programme attracts teachers and people involved in church ministry, as well as anyone with a particular interest in the textual study of biblical literature. It provides a valuable ongoing education for ministers.

Entry Requirements

 

  • An honours degree (normally 2.1 or above) or equivalent in an appropriate subject

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Fees

UK and EU: Full time:£4,500 – Part time: £2,350

Module Details

Core modules

Critical Aspects of Biblical Interpretation (Old Testament)

Concentrate on a choice of Old Testament texts by examining critical ways these texts have been and are being read through patristic, medieval, modern and postmodern eyes.

Critical Aspects of Biblical Interpretation (New Testament)
 
Focus on the history of interpretation and the methodologies of the New Testament. You will cover interpretations from the earliest times of the Patristic period, and you will look at medieval, modern and postmodern times.

Optional module group one

Select between the two
 
Reading 1 Corinthians

Look at topics raised in Paul’s letter such as improper behaviour, food offered to idols, the married and the single.

A Critical Investigation of the Gospel of Mark
 
Focus on the enigmatic figure of Mark’s Jesus.
 
Taught in alternate years.

Optional module group two

Select between the three
 
The Bible in the life of the Church

Examine the Bible as the central religious, spiritual, intellectual and cultural source for faith communities of Judaism and Christianity.

Taught in alternate years.
 
Second Temple Judaism

Examine a variety of texts in their historical and philosophical contexts.

Women in the Old Testament and Intertestamental Era
 
Consider the hermeneutical and exegetical issues of texts concerning women.

Optional language module

Students may replace one optional module with a language module.
 
Biblical Hebrew

An introduction to grammar and biblical texts in Hebrew.

New Testament Greek

An introduction to grammar and biblical texts in Greek.

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