MLitt in Biblical Languages and Literature

The MLitt in Biblical Languages and Literature offers students with existing competence in Biblical languages the opportunity to increase their linguistic and exegetical skills through sustained close and critical engagement with the Biblical texts and themes.

Course details

The MLitt in Biblical Languages and Literature is a one-year taught program run by the School of Divinity. You will gain proficiency in the grammar and syntax of Hebrew and Greek. You will become familiar with using critical editions of texts and the methods, sources, and norms of Biblical scholarship.

Highlights

• Focus on reading biblical manuscripts and using the apparatuses of the critical editions of the Hebrew Bible, Septuagint, and the New Testament with preparation for research degrees
• Increase proficiency in the grammar and syntax of both Hebrew and Greek
• Gain a critically and historically informed understanding of biblical traditions and their textual development
• Contextualize the various methods and sources employed in biblical scholarship to use textual investigations in broader biblical, historical, and theological research.

The University of St Andrews has a world-class reputation and offers a wider student experience with a diverse range of social activities, including over 150 student societies and 50 sports clubs. Historic buildings are juxtaposed against the modern facilities, and the many student traditions truly make studying at St Andrews an unforgettable experience.

St Andrews is a unique and captivating place, and the University is a key part of its charm. Seven centuries of history link the students with the town, leading to the ancient and yet modern institution apparent today.

Why St Andrews

St Andrews is a unique place to study and live. Nestled on the east coast of Scotland, students may find themselves crossing golf courses on their way to class, or jogging along the beach after dinner. Not only does the University have a world-class reputation, but it also offers a diverse range of social activities, including over 140 student societies and 50 sports clubs. Historic buildings are juxtaposed against the modern facilities, and the many student traditions truly make studying at St Andrews an unforgettable experience.