The University of Sheffield
Prospective Postgraduates

MA Archaeology, Bible and Ancient Cultures

Department of Biblical Studies/Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Join staff and students from around the world in the UK's most innovative Department of Biblical Studies. 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 is designed to deepen your understanding of archaeology and biblical studies. The emphasis is on the history and culture of the eastern Mediterranean from the Iron Age to the Roman period. You'll learn new skills in research, ancient languages and archaeological methods.

If you have no field experience, you can take part in three weeks of excavations at an eastern Mediterranean location.

Run in partnership with the top-rated Department of Archaeology.

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in archaeology, anthropology or sociology.

English language requirements for overseas students

Overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Entry requirements for international students

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Core modules

  • Research Methods in Archaeology, Bible and Ancient Cultures
  • Dissertation Workshop
  • Dissertation

Optional modules

The list includes:

  • Archaeological Practice
  • Archaeology, Anthropology and Material Culture
  • Roman Italy and its Hinterland
  • Funerary Archaeology
  • The Archaeology of the Eastern Mediterranean, C14th to C7th BCE
  • The Bible and Archaeology
  • The Bible and the Historical Imagination
  • Biblical Hebrew
  • New Testament Greek
  • Hebrew Language and Texts
  • New Testament Language and Texts

Teaching

  • Interactive lectures
  • Seminars
  • Supervised research

Assessment

  • Coursework
  • Dissertation

Fees and funding

There are some studentships available for home students through the AHRC Research Preparation Master's Scheme.

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Any questions?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us:

Mrs Alison Bygrave
Secretary for Student Affairs
E: a.c.bygrave@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 222 0508

Sarah Hussell, MA Biblical Studies Research

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 lecturing, the creative industries, religious education and the pastoral ministry. All courses are good preparation for a PhD.

Staff and students work alongside each other. The atmosphere is personal, friendly and very lively.

Learn from world-class staff

There are more biblical studies researchers here than any other university in the UK. Our staff are internationally renowned for their work. The most recent Research Assessment Exercise rates us third in the UK for the quality of our publications. The quality and variety of our research feeds directly into our teaching, so you benefit from this unique range of perspectives and ideas.

Staff and students work alongside each other. The atmosphere is personal, friendly and very lively. Together, we've pioneered the use of literary, ideological and cultural approaches to the Bible. We've also created the first ever comprehensive dictionary of classical Hebrew.

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You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

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