The University of Sheffield
Prospective Postgraduates

MA Liturgy

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

Run in partnership with the College of the Resurrection and the Yorkshire Ministry Course.

This programme enables those involved in Christian ministry, both lay and ordained, to engage in detailed analytic study of a range of theological subjects, informed by current research and scholarship, and in creative dialogue with pastoral practice.

There are specific modules that meet the training needs of newly ordained clergy. The courses include a practical placement and critical theological reflection. You can choose either a range of modules from across the theological discipline or focus on one particular subject area.

Entry requirements

First-class or good 2:1 honours degree. If you have an interest in training for ordination you'll attend the appropriate training and selection in addition.

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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Fees and funding

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Any questions?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of this course, contact the Yorkshire Ministry Course (YMC):

E: office@ymc.org.uk
T: +44 (0)1924 481 925

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.

Postgraduate Online Application Form