MA IN ASPECTS OF BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION

World Class Teaching... at home

Since 2001 we have offered an MA in Aspects of Biblical Interpretation entirely by distance learning. Developed from a course available in full or part-time study modes, seminar material has been reformatted to produce work books specifically designed for distance learning. Regularly evaluated and revised it remains an innovative and challenging qualification to help prepare you for your next step.

Who is it for?

The course is designed to help you upgrade the analytical and evaluative skills you acquired through your undergraduate studies. You'll learn how to use these to relate Scripture to the modern world, as well as to your own spirituality, past experience and future ministry. It is especially relevant for Christians in several different types of ministry and work:

  • Teachers and practitioners who want to update their knowledge and acquire skills of interpretation relevant to their roles.
  • Those engaged in, or preparing for, theological teaching in cross-cultural or multi-faith contexts.
  • Theological graduates thinking about undertaking a research degree and want to develop their understanding of hermeneutics and biblical interpretation to Master's level.
  • Internationals who trained outside the UK but who want to gain a cross-cultural benefit from the style of academic discipline in theology practised in the British university system at postgraduate level.

What is the content of the programme?

The programme consists of four parts: 3 modules and a written dissertation of 15,000 – 20,000 words.

MA by Distance Learning Module details

Hermeneutics (40 credits)

You also take two of the following options:

The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts (40 credits)

Theology of the Poor (40 credits)

Old Testament Theology in Context (40 credits)

Qur'anic and post-Qur'anic Interpretation of Biblical Themes (40 credits, expected to be available by autumn 2010)

 

Note: If you do not wish to write a dissertation, you can stop after completing the three modules and leave with a Postgraduate Diploma qualification. Almost all students are initially registered for the PGDip, with progress to the MA dependent on satisfactory marks in the modules.


Related Information

MA by Distance Learning Application Form

MA by Distance Learning Fee Sheet

Bookmark and Share