Master of Studies in Classical Hebrew Studies

1. Every candidate must follow for at least three terms a course of study in Classical Hebrew Studies.

• 2. Syllabus

  There will be four Units. Each unit is examined by either a written paper in Trinity Term or a submission; the mode of assessment and deadline for each unit will be specified in the course handbook. 

• Unit (i) Essay questions on the history and literature of Israel and Judah in the Biblical period.

• Unit (ii) Prepared and unprepared Biblical texts.

• Units (iii) and (iv) Two of the following:

  • (1) Classical Hebrew Language;

  • (2) The principles and practice of textual criticism;

  • (3) North-west Semitic epigraphy;

  • (4) Aramaic;

  • (5) Dead Sea Scrolls;

    (6) Ugaritic;

  • (7) Any other subject approved by the Board.

• 3.  Candidates may be required to attend a viva.