Ministry and Theology - MA
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 course1 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 which meet the training needs of newly ordained clergy. The course includes 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 requirementsFirst-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 studentsIELTS 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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Where your masters can take youA 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 staffThere 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 nowYou can apply for postgraduate study on this course |
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