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Postgraduate

MA in Theology (Biblical Studies)

Duration
1 Year (Full Time) / 2-5 Years (Part Time)

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Mode of Study
Online or On Campus

Deep, critical, and faithful study of Scripture

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Course Overview

This pathway invites students into a deep, critical, and faithful study of Scripture. In close connection to theological thought and diverse ministry settings, the courses and dissertation work in Biblical Studies equip students to research and contextualise the Bible. We offer advanced language courses in Biblical Greek and Biblical Hebrew and facilitate seminar–based learning scenarios that allow students to sharpen their interpretive skills in light of current hermeneutical needs, such as Asian Christianities in the UK or Christian approaches to mental health and trauma.

Classes

You will choose one core class, one pathway class, plus any two electives. You will be required to write your dissertation in the area of Biblical Studies.

You will need to select one core class and one pathway class, in addition to two elective courses. Your dissertation must be written in the field of Biblical Studies.

Units

  • BS7600: Christian Holiness in Biblical Perspective or 
  • BS76100: Contextualising Scripture

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  • OT7610: Old Testament Poetry and the Hermeneutics of Mental Health & Trauma
  • AS7595: Literature Review
  • BS7700: Biblical Hermeneutics in East & Southeast Asian Christianities
  • NT7600: Advanced Greek Texts
  • NT7610: Christian Holiness in Pauline Perspective
  • OT7600: Advanced Hebrew
  • ST7660: Independent Study

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Johnny’s hard work at NTC has led to ministerial roles and helping to spread the word of God.

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Students will receive a minimum of 180 credits while on this course.

Our entry requirements are designed to accommodate a variety of educational backgrounds:

General entry: BA (Hons) with a 2:1 or higher.

For those with non-theological degrees lower than a 2:1, we may require a Pre-MA programme as part of your acceptance to NTC to ensure they thrive in our postgraduate programme.

The Pre-MA programme can be completed in 2 ways:

  1. Students can complete our self-directed Pre-MA programme with 3 modules (more details here)
  2. Students can complete the Practical Theology class from the self-directed Pre-MA programme and take Knowing God in Christ and Introduction to Biblical Studies at undergraduate level. Undergraduate classes will only run during term time

International students: applicants whose first language is not English need to demonstrate their English proficiency. Undergraduate students need a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, or its equivalent, overall.

Contact us at admissions@nazarene.ac.uk for more information or if non-traditional entry is needed.

Meet our Theology Tutors

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Revd Dr Svetlana Khobnya

Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies and Languages

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