DEPARTMENT OF NEW TESTAMENT STUDIES

Head of Department: To be announced

The Graduate programmes offered in this department are:

M.Phil (New Testament Studies)

A two year course designed particularly for those who have a degree in Theology and wish to do advanced work in New Testament. It is a valuable preparation for the teaching of the subject at an advanced level and also for those who aspire to doctoral studies in this or related area. Those wishing to do graduate work in New Testament must note that high level of competence will be expected in NT Greek. A knowledge of Biblical Hebrew is also required. Teaching takes the form of both individual supervision and attendance at lectures and classes. The degree is awarded on an examination and thesis. M.Phil. Candidates will be required to offer at least eight courses and in addition present a thesis of not more than 50,000 words.

M.A. (New Testament Studies)

The course provides an opportunity for advancement in New Testament within the limits of what can be done in twelve months. M.A. in New Testament candidates will be required to offer eight papers and in addition present a thesis of 20,000 words. This M.A. is related to the M.Phil. in New Testament (see above) and covers part of the ground covered by the M.Phil. Students who were initially registered for the M.A. may, with the approval of the Board of Graduate Studies, subsequently transfer to the M.Phil. Programme Structure Religious Studies.

Compulsory Courses

RS 510 Research Methodology
RS 520 Christianity in Contemporary African Society
RS 530 Philosophy of Religion
RS 540 Biblical Hermeneutics and Criticism New

Testament Core Courses

NT 510 Exegesis of the Gospels
NT 520 Exegesis of the Epistles
NT 530 New Testament Theology New Testament

Electives

NT 540 The World of the New Testament
NT 550 Textual Criticism of the New Testament
NT 570 Greco-Roman Religion & the NT General Studies
GS 510 African Religion, Philosophy & Cultural Values
GS 520 Biblical Theology of Poverty and Wealth