University of Pretoria - Faculty of Theology and Religion
MTh (New Testament Studies) (Coursework)
Pretoria, South Africa
Master degree
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The MTh (New Testament Studies) (coursework) at the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Theology and Religion lets students with a four-year BDiv, a BThHons, or equivalent specialize in New Testament scholarship and master's-level research. Coursework trains specialist ministry skills and engages biblical studies, exegesis, hermeneutics, theology and research methods. The faculty emphasizes decolonization, Africanization, inclusivity and uses critical, investigative, interactive and participatory learning, hybrid teaching, alternative assessment and educational technology.
Career Outcomes: Graduates may work as ministers, pastoral leaders, lecturers, chaplains or theological researchers, or fill ministry, teaching, research and church leadership roles, using skills in biblical interpretation, pastoral care, preaching and academic research.
This Program offers the students with a four-year BDiv, a BThHons or equivalent qualification, the opportunity of theological specialisation and research at master's level.
The coursework modules, in the case of the coursework master's degree, provide the opportunity to acquire specialist skills in the practical field of the Ministry.
Core modules
- New Testament studies 803
- Mini-dissertation: New Testament studies 893
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.