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Biblical Interpretation – (M.A.)
University Wales Lampeter
Department of Theology and Religious Studies
| Application Deadline: | any time of the year | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,034 - ≈ € 12,567 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Lampeter / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | January, April, October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University Wales Lampeter
Contemporary developments in the interpretation of texts no longer permit a one dimensional approach to biblical texts.
The filtering of relevant advances into the field of Biblical Interpretation has expanded and enhanced the interpretive options available. The dominance of traditional historical-critical approaches has been replaced by literary, feminist, post-colonial, social-scientific, and post-modern approaches offering fresh perspectives and interpretive options in relation to biblical texts.
This MA will offer deepened understanding of differing interpretive frames, and of the process involved in their interaction with one another. The acquisition of knowledge of such approaches will involve a broad awareness of the history of interpretation and how this impinges on contemporary readings.
The primary aim of the MA in Biblical Interpretation is to make students aware of these developments in biblical interpretation and to enable them through this increased awareness to develop their critical interpretive skills in a manner appropriate to the plurality of contemporary society. The disciplined study thus promoted is ideal preparation for a further research degree.
Contents
The MA can be undertaken in one of three ways
* full-time residential
* part-time residential
* part-time non-residential
Modules
Core Modules
* Study and Research Methodology
* Biblical Interpretation
Option Modules * The Book of Genesis
* The Book of Isaiah
* Death and Afterlife in the Bible
* Luke-Acts
* Paul, his Life, His Activities, His Theological Thinking
* The Historical Jesus
* The Impact of the Bible on Civil and Institutional Religion in American History
* New Testament Apocrypha
* Special Study in Biblical Studies
* Hebrew
* Greek
* Lands of the Bible
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Good first degree or relevant experience for those over 25.
International students applying for study at postgraduate level will normally be required to show evidence of sufficient command of the English language to be able to follow their course, undertake research and produce writing without major linguistic difficulties. For example, this is usually the Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency Certificate, IELTS minimum score of 6.5, TOEFL minimum score of 575.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
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