General description

The Master's degree program in Biblical Studies as a minor program of study addresses the literary, religious, and theological history of the Bible within the context of antiquity. The program expands participants' knowledge of the genesis, theology, and impact of biblical texts and the methodology employed for scholarly interpretations of the Bible.

Admission requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a specialization in theology as at least a minor program of study with 60 ECTS credits. Admission with restrictions may be granted to applicants who have the required specialization but who do not display sufficient knowledge of the subject. Applicants who do not possess a Bachelor’s degree with the required specialization may be admitted upon special review; if sufficient knowledge of the subject cannot be displayed, additional requirements may have to be met. Admission without additional requirements is granted if the applicant has a Bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies as a minor program of study, a Bachelor's degree in Theology as a major or single major from the Faculty of Theology at the University of Zurich, or if the applicant has an equivalent or higher-quality degree from a university in Switzerland or abroad, provided the degree is recognized by the Faculty of Theology.
Specification of requirements: Admission to the consecutive Master’s degree program in Biblical Studies as a minor program of study requires the applicant to have knowledge of Ancient Greek and Ancient Hebrew, whereby 12 ECTS credits need to have been earned for each language. Applicants must also have basic knowledge of biblical studies, with a total of 27 ECTS credits earned.

Branch of studies

Theology

ECTS credits

30 ECTS Credits

Major/minor subject combinations

The minor program of study in Biblical Studies (30 ECTS credits) cannot be combined with the major program of study in Theology (90 ECTS credits).