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M.A. Bible, Culture and Society
University of Sheffield
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| Start date: | September 2013 |
| Duration full-time: | 12 months |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Educational variant: | Part-time, Full-time |
Description
Department of Biblical Studies, Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Join staff and students from around the world in the UK's most innovative biblical studies department. The variety of fresh perspectives you'll find here will make your masters a unique experience.
About the course
1 year full time/2 years part time
This course focuses on the influence and interpretation of the Bible in the modern world. You'll develop skills in cultural studies, critical theory and literary analysis. Optional modules mean you can specialise in the subjects you enjoy most.
Where your masters can take you
A masters in biblical studies from Sheffield can enrich your life and prepare you for even bigger challenges.
Our graduates go into a range of careers all over the world, including university and college lecturing, librarianship and publishing, religious education and pastoral ministry. All courses are good preparation for a PhD. The MA in Biblical Studies Research is designed exactly for that purpose.
Contents
Core modules
* Research Methods in Biblical Studies
* Issues in Cultural Studies and the Bible
* Dissertation
Optional modules
* The Bible and the Arts
* The Postcolonial World
* The Bible and the Literary Imagination
* The Bible and the Historical Imagination
* The Bible and Theology
* The Bible and Images of Christ
* The Bible and Gender
Teaching
* Lectures
* Seminars
* Supervised research
Assessment
* Coursework
* Dissertation
Requirements
Minimum 2:1 honours degree, or equivalent, in biblical studies, religious studies or theology. Exceptions are considered on an individual basis.
English language requirements for overseas students
IELTS 7.0 (with no less than 6.5 in each part), or TOEFL iBT 100, or equivalent.
English Language Requirements
| IELTS band: | 7 |
| CAE score: | 60(Grade A) |
| TOEFL internet-based test score: | 100 |
IELTS
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