Mattersey Hall

MA in Biblical Studies

The MA in Bibliical Studies seeks to provide an extensive knowledge and critical understanding of selected areas of Biblical Studies using the literature and methods that are at the forefront of the discipline. You will develop a good working knowledge of a range of exegetical and hermeneutical skills, useful both in ministry and academic settings. It is taught during our two-week teaching block in September plus a one-week teaching block in January. In part time mode, this programme is a three-year course, which requires attendance at class sessions for two consecutive years in both September and January.

In the September of your first year, you will take two modules, and then one further module in January. In the second year you will take a further two options: one in September and one in January. You will normally write a single 4,500 word essay for each module. In the third year you do not need to attend the college for classes but will work on your dissertation under the guidance of your supervisor. Additionally the MA is available as a one year full-time course. Full time students will take three modules in the September block and two in January, progressing onto their dissertations in late Spring and can expect to be present on campus for at least 2-3 days every week during semester time.

Of the five taught modules, Research Methods, Perspectives & Resources and Exegetical and Hermeneutical Methods are both compulsory. All the other modules are options and are listed below. It is expected that most of these will be available at some point over the duration of your studies, and a good selection of them will be taught during each of the teaching blocks that you will attend. You can download a brochure here.

• Old Testament Theology
• Old Testament Narrative
• Old Testament Backgrounds
• New Testament Backgrounds
• New Testament Theology
• Pauline Studies
• Johannine Studies
• Lukan Studies
• Biblical Pneumatology
• Biblical Theology of Mission

'One of the great strengths of the teaching faculty here at Mattersey Hall is its commitment to research and teaching in the fields of Biblical studies and Biblical theology; something that, over the years, has received international recognition. In this newly validated postgraduate programme we want to give expression to that level of expertise. I am very happy that we can now offer the opportunity for students to explore the riches of God’s Word in this way; and trust that those who graduate from our MA in Biblical Studies will go on to make significant contributions both to further research and to ministry in today’s world.'
Dr Robin Routledge, Course Leader