Overview

Finely-honed language skills are central to the programme’s engagement with the Bible, the world that produced it, and its later readers. The Biblical Studies programme from The University of Edinburgh provides expert in-depth study of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament, the wider ancient Near East and Mediterranean World, and related extra-biblical literature including the Dead Sea Scrolls.

You will be taught by leading academics with research interests in the Hebrew Bible, New Testament, early Judaism and early Christianity.

You will benefit from weekly research seminars in biblical studies, and from our Centre for the Study of Christian Origins.

This programme can be taken either as a Master of Theology (MTh) or as a Master of Science (MSc); the difference is only in the name.

Career opportunities

This programme is designed to provide a strong foundation for postgraduate research in the field or for employment in a range of areas requiring critical analysis and empathetic understanding.

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Programme Structure

Compulsory courses

Compulsory courses comprise two biblical language/reading courses, in Greek or Hebrew/Aramaic, and two in research methods.

Many scenarios for language study can be chosen in consultation with the Programme Director.

If you have only one year’s prior biblical languages study you may take Intermediate Biblical Hebrew or Intermediate New Testament Greek.

Option courses

You will choose three options. At least two must be from courses in biblical studies, of which the following are examples:

Hebrew Bible in Historical Critical Perspective

Hebrew Scripture Theology

The New Testament in its Graeco-Roman Context

Science and Scripture

Women, Gender, and the New Testament: Text and Theory

The options on offer change from year to year, so please consult the Programme Director for advice on what will be available.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, a minimum US 3.25 GPA, or its international equivalent, in theology/religious studies or a related field in which biblical studies features prominently.

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Tuition Fee

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International

27100 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27100 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

13000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13000 GBP per year during 12 months.

Part-time fees:

Home - £6,500

International/EU - £13,550

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships are awarded on academic merit. Most are open to all, but some are ring-fenced for applicants from certain parts of the world.

Awards are made for both masters and PhD programmes.

Typically, awards are for full or partial fee costs. Fully funded awards are exceptional and highly competitive.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Career opportunities

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Programme Structure

Compulsory courses

Option courses

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Edinburgh

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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