MA Biblical Studies Research

About the course

1 year full-time/2 years part-time

This course will prepare you for further research at MPhil/PhD level. We'll give you training in research methods, then you'll work with your supervisor to formulate a research topic and complete a 12,000–15,000-word dissertation.

The rest of your coursework is up to you. You might choose to develop your language skills in Hebrew, Greek, French or German. Or you could focus more on the postcolonial and contemporary cultural aspects of biblical studies.

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 honours degree, or equivalent, in biblical studies, religious studies or theology.

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

Core module

• Research Methods in Biblical Studies

Optional modules

The list includes:

• Biblical Hebrew
• New Testament Greek
• Hebrew Bible Language and Texts
• New Testament Language and Texts
• The Postcolonial Bible
• Issues in Cultural Studies and the Bible
• Word into Words: The History of Biblical Translation
• Issues in Theology
• The Bible and the Arts
• Bible, Archaeology and History

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

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. The MA Biblical Studies Research is designed as 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.

Apply now

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

Postgraduate Online Application Form