Specialisation Biblical Exegesis
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The Master’s specialisation in Biblical Exegesis has a course load of 180 EC* (three years). All the courses are 10 EC and the Master’s Thesis is 20 EC. You are required to have a basic knowledge of Hebrew and Greek to be admitted to this course.
The structure is as follows:
Year 1
| Course | Course code | Course load (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| Seminar on Biblical Exegesis | FTR-THMA104 | 10 |
|
FTR-THMA103 and FTR-THMA106 and FTR-THMA105 |
10 10 10 |
|
|
Elective course: Seminar Philosophy of Religion |
Elective course: FTR-THMA108 FTR-THMA101 & FTR-THMA100 FTR-THMA207 |
10 |
|
Specialisation course Biblical Exegesis: |
Specialisation course Biblical Exegesis: FTR-THMA150-1 |
10 |
| 60 EC |
* You can replace one seminar by another seminar or specialisation course, to the discretion of the Examination Board.
Year 2
| Course | Course code | Course load (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| Seminar on Biblical Exegesis | FTR-THMA104 | 10 |
|
FTR-THMA103 and FTR-THMA106 and FTR-THMA105 |
10 10 10 |
|
| Master's Thesis on Biblical Exegesis | FTR-THMA250 | 20 |
| 60 EC |
* Students can replace one seminar by another seminar or specialisation course, to the discretion of the Examination Board.
Year 3
In the third year of the Master's programme in Theology, you select one trajectory as a professional specialisation:
- Academic Research (in English)
- Pastoral Studies (in English)
- Religion and Policy (in Dutch)
- Spiritual Care (in Dutch)
- Teaching Course Religious Studies/Life Orientation (in Dutch)