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Programme: PhD Biblical Studies New Testament and Related Literature

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Code Faculty Department
06265034 Faculty of Theology and Religion Department: New Testament Studies
Credits Duration NQF level
Minimum duration of study: 2 years Total credits: 360 NQF level:  10

Programme information

The outcome of a PhD is highly specialised, research-based knowledge and expertise.

Admission requirements

  1. Relevant master’s degree
  2. At least 65% for the research component at master’s level
  3. English language proficiency as determined by a proficiency test
  4. Hebrew passed at second-year level of the bachelor’s degree (for the MTh in Old Testament Studies) or an admissions examination may be required
  5. Greek passed at second-year level of the bachelor’s degree (for the MTh New Testament Studies) or an admissions examination may be required

Note: The MDiv qualification or a qualification not directly correlated to Theology may be considered for admission to a preparatory year

Minimum credits: 360

Fundamental modules


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