PgDip New Testament & Early Christianity

Program Overview

The University of Aberdeen's Online Postgraduate Diploma in New Testament and Early Christianity offers a flexible, 18-month to 4-year program. With a focus on New Testament studies, early Christianity, and theology, the program is delivered asynchronously online with access to award-winning library resources. Graduates can pursue careers in ministry, religious education, or faith-based organizations.

Program Outline

Program Extractions:

Degree Overview:

• Focus: Online Postgraduate Diploma in New Testament and Early Christianity
• Study Mode: Online, flexible
• Duration:
• Minimum 18 months
• Recommended pace: 30 credits per term
• Maximum completion time: 4 years
• Credits: 120, leading to a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip)
• Delivery: Asynchronous learning with online materials and resources
• Institution: University of Aberdeen
• Department: Divinity, History, Philosophy and Art History (DHPA)
• Faculty: Active researchers in New Testament and Early Christianity
• Cost: £6,880 (indicative for 2024)
• Start Dates: September or January

Outline:

• Content:
• New Testament
• Early Christianity
• Theology
• Divinity
• Biblical Studies
• Church History
• Patristics
• Structure:
• Two 30-credit courses per term (4 terms total)
• Courses offered every two years
• Courses progress roughly chronologically
• Current course offerings:
• New Testament Studies in Process: Currents and Themes (September)
• Significant Figures and Places in Early Christianity (January)
• Israel’s Scriptures at the Turn of the Common Era (September)
• Close Readings in Early Christian Literature (January)
• Custom degree scheduler available
• Assessment:
• Research essays
• Critical book reviews
• Reflective-learning journals
• Exegetical journals
• Creative assessments (e.g., poster presentations)

Teaching:

• Delivery: Online, asynchronous
• Materials:
• Reading materials
• Seminars
• Discussion boards
• Hybrid postgraduate research seminars access
• Award-winning Sir Duncan Rice Library access
• Language: Texts in Biblical and/or Classical Greek (translation provided)
• Optional Language Support: Introductory courses (additional cost)

Careers:

• Professional Development: Continuous professional development (CPD) for faith leaders, professionals in faith-based organizations (schools, charities)
• Potential Career Paths:
• Ministers
• Priests
• Religious volunteers
• Teachers (religious/moral education)
• Private faith-based school teachers

Other:

• Admission Requirements:
• 2:1 UK honours degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent
• Relevant qualifications with professional experience and supportive references considered
• Additional Costs:
• Printing (optional)