Biblical Languages and Literature (Taught) Program By University of St Andrews |Top Universities
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Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

English Language and LiteratureMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Study Level

Masters

This course offers students with existing competence in Biblical languages the opportunity of sustained close and critical engagement with the Biblical texts. The programme comprises five to six taught modules held over two semesters, featuring both lectures and discussions. Class sizes for this degree are small, typically fewer than 10 students, so students have ready access to instructors. Students also have access to substantial library holdings in the areas of biblical languages and literatures. The MLitt in Biblical Languages and Literature is a one-year taught programme run by the School of Divinity. You will gain proficiency in the grammar and syntax of Hebrew and Greek. You will become familiar with using critical editions of texts and the methods, sources and norms of Biblical scholarship.  

Program overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Study Level

Masters

This course offers students with existing competence in Biblical languages the opportunity of sustained close and critical engagement with the Biblical texts. The programme comprises five to six taught modules held over two semesters, featuring both lectures and discussions. Class sizes for this degree are small, typically fewer than 10 students, so students have ready access to instructors. Students also have access to substantial library holdings in the areas of biblical languages and literatures. The MLitt in Biblical Languages and Literature is a one-year taught programme run by the School of Divinity. You will gain proficiency in the grammar and syntax of Hebrew and Greek. You will become familiar with using critical editions of texts and the methods, sources and norms of Biblical scholarship.  

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