Biblical Studies Research - MA

About the course

1 year full time/2 years part time

This course will prepare you for further research at MPhil/PhD level. You'll complete a research methods module then work with your supervisor to formulate a research topic of your choice to complete a 12,000–15,000-word dissertation.

The remaining coursework is selected according to your interests. You could develop your language skills in Hebrew, Greek, French or German or focus on themed modules such as Hebrew Bible and the New Testament.

Entry requirements

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

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 

Core module

• Research Methods in Biblical Studies

Optional modules

• Issues in Cultural Studies and the Bible
• Issues in Theology
• Issues in Historiography and the Bible
• The Bible and the History of Interpretation
• Biblical Hebrew or New Testament Greek
• Hebrew Bible Language and Texts or
• New Testament Language and Texts
• Dissertation

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

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.

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