The Master in Biblical Studies provides in-depth training in exegesis and biblical languages (Old and New Testaments). Through activities geared towards examining methods and broadening skills, the research focus helps the student acquire the necessary skills when it comes to research in the field of biblical studies. For its part, the teaching focus provides teacher training. In the various areas of 'sciences bibliques' (Bible science) – languages (additional modules in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek), Biblical history and culture, exegesis methods, reading and hermeneutics of the texts of both Testaments - the student is invited to address specific issues and also learns how to take a rigorous approach to his work, how to master specialist exegesis instruments and develop a critical mind.
This Master can complete the Master in Theology, provided it is combined with 1 extra year of study.
The core courses in the programme (90 credits) must include a dissertation (28+2 credits), 30 credits from biblical language courses (Biblical Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek) given by the Institut orientaliste de la Faculté de philosophie et lettres, 24 credits from biblical exegesis activities in both Testaments (including two seminars) and 6 credits in general activities. Moreover, the student selects one of the two focuses on offer (research or teaching) for a total of 30 credits. The teaching focus is the same to that offered in the master en théologie.
Any student who so wishes may, with the consent of the person in charge of the programme, replace the activities in his programme with equivalent activities which feature in the Master programme offered by KULeuven (Faculteit Godgeleerdheid). The total number of activities followed in Leuven must not exceed 20 credits. Once he has exceeded this number of credits, the student is invited to enroll in the exchange programme which features in the agreement between the two faculties.
Whatever the focus or the options chosen, the programme of this master shall total 120 credits, spread over two years of studies, each of 60 credits.
Core courses of the master en études bibliques
Focus
• Research focus
• Teaching focus
Wathever the focus or the options chosen, the programme of this master shall totalise 120 credits, spread over two years of studies each of 60 credits
Core courses
Focus
Advanced Masters accessible : nil, but student can combine this Master with the Master en théologie and the Master en sciences des religions.
PhD training accessible: Doctorat en études bibliques.
Activities chosen in the core courses of the Master en Etudes bibliques programme can constitute a university certificate in Etudes bibliques (additional module). The programme for this type of certificate will be drawn up individually with the person in charge of the programme. It must include activities in biblical languages (additional module level) and exegesis activities in both Testaments.
