- Degree
- Master of Arts
- Course location
- Bonn
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- Courses are held in English (100%). Work on source texts requires sufficient knowledge of Hebrew and Greek. In some elective courses, language skills in Latin, Greek or Hebrew may be required that go beyond the admission requirements.
- Full-time / part-time
- • full-time
- Programme duration
- 2 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter semester
- Application deadline
- The programme always starts in the winter semester.
Final deadline: 1 July
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- None
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Description/content
- The Master's programme in Biblical Studies (MBSt) includes:
• in the compulsory area, the study of the methods of analysis and interpretation of the original language texts of the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament;
• the consideration of the literary and reception history of these writings;
• the introduction to important topics and traditions of different theological approaches;
• an elective module in which students can expand their historical knowledge or deepen current topics.
The one-year programme is very well suited as preparation for doctoral studies in Protestant Theology, especially with a focus on OT/NT studies, as students deepen knowledge in biblical studies through their work on source texts in original languages, and they also can explore a future PhD research field during the work on their Master's theses. The discussion of current research questions is included in all modules.
Competences acquired in the Master's programme go beyond biblical exegesis. Students will also develop intercultural skills and the ability to participate in an international academic discourse.
The MBSt is offered by the Faculty of Protestant Theology in cooperation with the Centre for Religion and Society at the University of Bonn. The cooperation also opens up interdisciplinary perspectives for students in the elective area.