The University of Sheffield
Prospective Postgraduates

Archaeology, Bible and Ancient Cultures - MA

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 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

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, sociology, ancient history, religious studies or biblical studies.

English language requirements for overseas students

IELTS 7.0 (with no less than 6.5 in each part), or TOEFL iBT 100, 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

  • 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

  • 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. The deadline for applications is May 1.

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 and college lecturing, librarianship and publishing, religious education and pastoral ministry. All courses are good preparation for a PhD. The MA in Biblical Studies Research is designed exactly for that purpose.

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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