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MRes Biblical Studies

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    MRest 1 years full-time 2 years part-time

Course Description

This degree, specifically for students who wish to continue to MPhil or PhD research, establishes critical and research skills. Whereas the MA aims at breadth, the MRes trains graduate students to specialise in an area of proposed doctoral research. Biblical languages are required on the MRes.

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 Overseas: Full time: £11,500 Part time: £5,725

Module Details

Core modules group 1

 

Research Methods in Biblical Studies

Learn generic research skills (research methodology and project management) and subject-specific skills covering exegsis, lexicons and language skills, manuscripts, papyrology, intertextuality and translation.

Core modules group 2

 

Choose between the two 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.
 

Core language module

You must choose one language if you do not have the prerequisite language for your proposed doctoral study.
 
Biblical Hebrew

An introduction to grammar and biblical texts in Hebrew.

New Testament Greek

An introduction to grammar and biblical texts in Greek.

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.

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.
 
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.
 
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.

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