MTh in Biblical Studies

The course has two parts, the first of which consists of six taught modules of 20 credits each.  401 Biblical Hermeneutics and 402 Research Methods are compulsory modules; the others can be chosen from:

• 410 Advanced Hebrew Texts
• 411 Old Testament Theology
• 412 Old Testament Narrative 
• 416 Jeremiah
• 420 New Testament Greek Texts (Acts or Luke or 2 Corinthians)
• 425 New Testament Theology (Romans)
• 426 The Book of Revelation

One module can be chosen from another Master's course offered by Spurgeon's.  Part Two consists of a dissertation of up to 20,000 words. The full-time course lasts for twelve months and students have 24 months to complete the work.  Study on a part-time basis lasts for two to five years; the University of Wales stipulates that part-time students must complete within five years; this can be achieved by taken one module per semester during three years and using two years for the dissertation.

Lectures can take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Entry requirements and contact information

• Qualifications for entry will conform to the Regulations of the University of Wales.
• A working knowledge of at least one of the biblical languages, Hebrew and Greek, is required.  Failing this, a candidate will be referred to the MA in Advanced Christian Studies which offers almost the same modules.  Alternatively, they can take the modules 414 Hebrew from Scratch and/or 424 NT Greek from Scratch at the beginning of the course.
• Students applying for this course will normally be graduates with at least a second class honours degree in Theology from an approved institution.
• Irrespective of your qualifications, Spurgeon's College will need to satisfy itself that you have achieved the necessary academic standard to complete the course satisfactorily.

English language entry requirements

Ask Sarah Prior in our Admissions Department for an application form together with a copy of the course document. Don’t forget, you can always seek information about the course by attending one of our open days.

Part One: for the compulsory module, 402 Research Methods, assessment is based on one 2000 word academic journal style article plus a dissertation research proposal. The language modules 410, 414, 420 and 424 carry a written exam. The other modules require one 5000 word essay. For full details please request a course document from our Admissions Department.

Part Two: consists of a dissertation of not more than 20,000 words. Students must complete part one of the course before proceeding to the dissertation. The dissertation will be the result of the student's own research and is expected to provide evidence of a person's analytical, evaluative and creative abilities. The subject of the dissertation will reflect the topics covered by Part One of the course. Dissertation subjects need the approval of the Academic Dean and a supervisor will be allocated to each student.