Master of Studies in Classical Hebrew Studies
Differences from 2018/19 to 2019/20
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1. Before admission to the course, candidates must satisfy the Board of the Faculty of Oriental Studies that they possess the appropriate qualifications in Classical Hebrew to profit by the course.
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2. Every candidate must follow for at least three terms a course of study in Classical Hebrew Studies.
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3. Syllabus
There will be four Units. Each unit is examined by a written paper.
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Unit (i) Essay questions on the history and literature of Israel and Judah in the Biblical period.
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Unit (ii) Prepared and unprepared Biblical texts.
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Units (iii) and (iv) Two of the following:
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(1) Classical Hebrew Language;
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(2) The principles and practice of textual criticism;
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(3) North-west Semitic epigraphy;
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(4) Aramaic;
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(5) Dead Sea Scrolls;
(6) Ugaritic;
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(7) Any other subject approved by the Board.
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4. Lists of set texts must be submitted to the Faculty office by Friday of seventh week of Michaelmas Term.
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5. Candidates may be required to attend a viva.
Teaching for some options may not be available in every year. Applicants for admission will be advised of this.