Electronic Scholarly Editing – (M.A.)

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Programme Structure

Research Methods: Textual Criticism (20 credits) Co-ordinator: Dr Hugh Houghton
The research methods module provides MA students with the necessary tools and skills successfully to complete their dissertation and for continued work at post-graduate level. The course focuses on the discussion of the theoretical aspects of textual criticism and the practical aspects of scholarly editing.

The Book in the Electronic Age (20 credits)Co-ordinator: Dr Hugh Houghton
This course explores the history of the electronic book and its place in the wider context of book history. Texts from manuscript to print to hypertext are used as examples to offer a introduction to the subject. Major technological changes in book production, and their cultural impact, are analyzed with a specific focus on the challenges presented by the electronic book.

Greek Palaeography & Codicology (20 credits)Co-ordinator: Professor David Parker
The emphasis is on learning to read minuscule book hands, both in class and by private practice, and on following a course of reading monographs in the field. There will be opportunities to read manuscripts of texts which are of especial interest to members of the class. When possible, the course includes a session examining Greek manuscripts in the Mingana Collection.

New Testament Textual Criticism (20 Credits)Co-ordinator: Professor David Parker
This module studies the theory, history and practice of textual criticism, with reference to the books and collections comprising the New Testament. All methodological discussions are explored with reference to relevant examples of textual variation.

Special Study (20 Credits)This is intended as an opportunity for postgraduate students to engage in a specific, limited research project within an area of research agreed with the tutor. Under the tutor’s supervision the student will define the research topic and discuss the relevant issues of methodology, identify appropriate primary and secondary source materials, organize the research and present the results in the form of a draft research paper.

Text Study (20 Credits)Co-ordinator: Professor David Parker
The module comprises the study of a selected text in the language specified. Translation and discussion of the text, involving linguistic and textual problems and issues of comprehension lead to the investigation of wider theological and philosophical issues arising from the subject matter of the selected text. he principal languages offered are Greek, Latin and Hebrew: additional languages may be available subject to prior approval.

Dissertation (60 credits)The dissertation offers students a chance to explore in depth a topic of their choice in a sustained manner. With advice from a supervisor the student will address a topic in the area of philosophy of religion and ethics in a detailed way. This module provides the student with an opportunity to pursue their own particular concerns and to make their mark.