Master in Biblical Studies [120.0] - EBIB2M

The Master in Biblical Studies provides in-depth training in exegesis and biblical languages (Old and New Testaments). This programme is unmatched in the world of Francophone universities. For this reason, it is likely to attract students from abroad, in particular due to the expertise it offers in narrative analysis. A particularly positive aspect of the course concerns the active involvement of the faculty in RRENAB (réseau international de recherche en analyse narrative des textes bibliques). Foreign students are often attracted to the idea of specialising in the reception of seminal texts (ancient times and Renaissance) and in contemporary hermaneutics.
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, biblical language courses (Biblical Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek) given by the Institut orientaliste de la Faculté de philosophie et lettres, biblical exegesis activities in both Testaments (including two seminars) and 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.

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.

Advanced Masters accessible : nil, but student can combine this Master with the Master in Theology and the Master in Sciences of Religions.
The Doctorate in Biblical Studies is accessible to the holders of Master in Biblical Studies with Research Focus.

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.