New Testament and Early Christian Studies (research)

Specialisation of: Classics and Ancient Civilisations (research)
Degree: Master of Arts in Classics and Ancient Civilisations (research)
Mode of Study: Full-time
Duration: 2 year
Start date: September, February
Language of instruction: English
Location: Leiden
Croho/isat code: 60039
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Studying the New Testament and Early Christianity throws a very unique light upon the multicultural world of Late Antiquity. In this specialisation you combine in-depth textual and archaeological research on the world of the New Testament, emerging Christianity and the shaping of classical Judaism.

Career

As a graduate of a two-year research master’s degree you are qualified to work as a junior academic researcher in an academic environment or carry out further research work on a PhD programme. Those not wishing to pursue an academic career might consider a position for which an academic level of thinking and working is required. Away from academia, career options open to you include working within the fields of publishing or teaching, at policy-making departments of governmental bodies, within the education sector, or within cultural tourism.