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Master of Theology (MTh) in Biblical
Studies
This one-year programme provides
advanced training in Biblical Studies to students with an undergraduate-
or master's-level background in theology. Through small seminar-style
courses and directed research, students can acquire the skills and background
necessary for independent postgraduate research and teaching in this
area.
PROGRAMME
CONTENT
The MTh in Biblical Studies
comprises three main elements:
- Research training: All students will attend a dissertation
colloquium; and either take a course on Theology in the University
or study a relevant Biblical language
- Coursework: All students will complete two elective
courses, chosen from electives in Biblical studies.
- Dissertation: Under the guidance of a faculty adviser,
each student will write a 20,000-word dissertation on an agreed topic.
Some students, however, may
find their research leads them to choose different elective courses
offered by the School. Course offerings, which vary from year to year,
include classes in church history, historical theology, church doctrine
and ethics, and practical theology.
The School also regularly offers
Latin, Latin palaeography, and vernacular palaeography courses. Provision
may also be made for the study of languages relevant to specific research
projects. Tuition in Akkadian, Arabic, Aramaic, Coptic, Classical Greek,
Syriac, Ugaritic, or other languages is subject to staff availability.
TEACHING STAFF
Students taking the MTh in
Biblical Theology enjoy the opportunity to work with a teaching staff
drawn from across the Divinity faculty. Teachers on core programme courses
may include:
Old Testament
New Testament
Systematic Theology
For more detailed information
about staff research interests and publications, visit www.abdn.ac.uk/divinity/staff/.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for M.Th. degrees
normally need an upper-second Honours degree in Divinity or Religious
Studies or an equivalent degree (including two years of Greek and preferably
one year of Hebrew as well). For international students, proof of proficiency
in English is required. The accepted certificates and minimum
scores are as follows: IELTS overall score 6.5 which must include Listening
5.5 or above, Reading 6.0 or above, Speaking 5.5 or above; Writing 6.0
or above.
For required scores in TOEFL
iBT and PT Academic, please look at www.abdn.ac.uk/international/english-requirements
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Applicants must furnish the
University with transcripts of their previous academic study and also
with the names of two academic referees; applicants may also send the
reference letters, in signed sealed envelopes, with the application.
Sources
of Funding
Details concerning possible
sources of funding, both within and outwith the University can be found
here:
Making
an Application
Applications should be made
on the appropriate form available from:
Postgraduate Secretary (postgraduate applications)
School of Divinity, History and
Philosophy
King's College, University of
Aberdeen
Aberdeen AB24 3UB
Scotland, UK
Telephone: +44 (0)1224 272380
Fax: +44 (0)1224 273750
For more information about the
MTh in Biblical Studies, contact the applications secretary as above,
or Dr. Tomas Bokedal, programme co-ordinator, at t.bokedal@abdn.ac.uk.
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