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MA in Ministry and Theology; MA in Ministry and Biblical Studies; MA in Liturgy Christianity is not an abstract faith. From its beginning, Christianity has engaged with the most pressing questions of the age. This is no less true in the 21st century. The resources of the Christian tradition all serve to enrich and inform pastoral practice and ministry within diverse contexts. This programme enables those involved in Christian ministry, both lay and ordained, to engage in detailed analytic study of a range of theological subjects, informed by current research and scholarship, and in creative dialogue with pastoral practice. There are specific modules which meet the training needs of newly ordained clergy.

Within the common framework, that includes a practical placement and critical theological reflection, students can choose either a range of modules from across the theological discipline or focus on one particular subject area. Students choosing modules from a range of theological disciplines gain an award in Ministry and Theology. Alternatively, students focusing on liturgy can draw on particular modules provided by the College of the Resurrection, which integrate detailed liturgical scholarship with current liturgical practice; this option leads to an MA in Liturgy. Students focusing on Biblical Studies can draw on the full range of modules available in the department of Biblical Studies in Sheffield; this options leads to an MA in Ministry and Biblical Studies. For each MA award, through the final 12,000 -15,000 word dissertation, students develop their research skills laying the foundation for further study on a PhD, DPhil or professional doctorate.

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Postgraduate Modules (Not all modules are available every year) The following lists all validated modules. The MA programme requires all candidates to take four taught modules and a dissertation. As part of this, all candidates must take BIB6663 The Bible, Theology and Reflection and at least one of BIB6653 Anglicanism BIB6650 Christian Faith and Moral Life BIB6654 Liturgy, Culture and Context BIB6655 Leadership and Change in the Church (not available to ordinands) BIB6656 Mission and Local Context (not available to ordinands) Candidates for the degree of MA in Liturgy must take at least two modules designated as “Liturgy Modules” and must have a liturgical focus to the dissertation. Candidates for the degree of MA in Ministry and Biblical Studies must take at least two modules designated as “Biblical Studies Modules”. All ordinands must take at least one Biblical Studies module.

BIB6663 The Bible, Theology and Reflection Christianity is not an abstract faith. From its beginning, Christianity has engaged with the most pressing questions of the age. This is no less true in the 21st century. The resources of the Christian tradition – scripture, theology, spirituality, liturgy – all serve to enrich and inform pastoral practice and ministry within diverse contexts. This module explores the relationship between the study of scripture, theology and pastoral practice, and includes a placement in a pastoral and/or a liturgical setting. By engaging in critical theological reflection, a deeper appreciation of the dialogue between pastoral practice and theological discourse will be achieved. BIB6653 Anglicanism The module offers students the opportunity to develop their critical understanding of the development of an ecclesial tradition in terms of its self-understanding of discipleship. It looks specifically at the development of Anglicanism from its origins in the sixteenth century Reformation, through key movements and personalities from the 16th to 21st centuries, with an examination of contemporary Anglicanism and its prospects for unity or disunity in the future. BIB6650 Christian Faith and Moral Life The module offers students the opportunity to reflect critically on what it means for Christians to live a moral life. It looks specifically at Christian moral formation and its development from New Testament times to the present, in respect of both the individual and the community, paying critical attention to some of the key philosophers and theologians who have shaped that tradition over the centuries and to the way it affects discipleship and the ministry of the Church today, not least within Anglicanism.

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BIB6654 Liturgy, Culture and Context This module gives students the opportunity to explore how Christian liturgy relates to the culture(s) within which it originates and in which it is performed. The course will introduce students to current thinking on what constitutes human culture and how liturgy relates to the culture within which it is set, whether as a reflection of it or a way to foil it. The course will explore the processes of and motives for liturgical development and reform, the various ways that worship and the arts relate, and the quest for specifically Christian art forms. BIB6655 Leadership and Change in the Church This module gives students the opportunity to explore the nature of recent change in church and society and its impact on the church and on leadership within the church. It will explore the nature of leadership, power and authority against the background of models of God and of postmodern critiques of power, and will issues in Christian mission in relation to ideas of violence, hospitality and new models of church. It will also investigate specific issues arising in the relationship between church and culture. (This module can be classed as a Designated Liturgy Module if the focus of the assessment is an aspect of liturgical change.) BIB6656 Mission and Local Context This module offers students the opportunity to reflect critically on the Christian theology of mission, focussing on the thinking and practice of the local church. Students will be introduced to four methodological approaches to this analytical task: Missiology; Sociology of Religion; Anthropology of Religion and Organisational Studies. Students will be equipped to apply and to critique such approaches in the study of contemporary local communities.

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General Modules BIB6661 Theological Texts This unit provides students with an opportunity to direct their own learning in the close study of selected theological texts. Students may elect to make a close study of a particular major theologian’s thinking or of a particular theme in the work of several such thinkers. The module leader will provide necessary background information as well as methodological direction on approaching and handling theological texts. BIB6657 Holy Spirit and the Church This unit offers students a critical and sophisticated account of the construction of theological models for understanding the practice of Christian prayer, life, and ministry, with a particular focus on the theology of the spirit (Pneumatology) and of the church (Ecclesiology). The lectures will include the following areas of enquiry, and their unifying point of reference will be the Spirit: the challenges of modernity, theological models of culture and ordination and orders. BIB6660 Adult Theological Learning This module is designed for those engaged in, or preparing for, work as theological educators of adults. It offers them an opportunity for development as reflective practitioners, using and critically evaluating specific methods/tools of education. Students will gain skills in managing both shorter and longer learning experiences, especially in relation to course construction. BIB6668 Christology and Context Thinking about the nature and character of Christ has profound implications for Christian theology more generally and also for Christian practice. This module addresses some major themes in patristic, medieval and contemporary Christology, relating these to the practical ministry of the Church.

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Designated Liturgical Modules BIB6654 Liturgy, Culture and Context (For description, see above) BIB6664 Liturgical Texts Liturgical texts are an invaluable theological and historical source. This module gives students the opportunity to develop expertise in the interpretation and analysis of such texts, by a structured programme of guided close reading. Working mostly from primary texts, themes explored will include the origins, function and genres of such texts as well as their theological significance. BIB6659 Sacramental Theology This unit explores the sacramental nature of human life and faith. Beginning with a discussion of the theological preconditions for a sacramental theology, and its place is within the whole of theology, we will then consider the concept and foundations of ‘sacrament’ and ‘sacramental theology’ generally through engagement with its scriptural, doctrinal and liturgical expressions. From these foundations, we will consider the specific expressions of sacramental life in the sacraments of the Christian tradition: the sacraments of initiation, the Eucharist, the sacraments of healing and conversion. In all of this we will relate sacramental theology to the realisation and celebration of the sacraments in Christian liturgy. BIB6651 Singing the Word The Western Christian chant tradition is a rich resource for students of both music and theology. This module offers such students the chance to engage in detailed study of this tradition as well as Christian patristic writings about music and relevant medieval theological texts. Analysis of textual material will be complemented by practical reflection derived from performing parts of the chant repertoire. Consideration will also be given to what is required if music is to be a vehicle for theological articulation. BIB6662 Themes in Liturgical Theology Christian Liturgy is a key point of encounter between Christian thinking and Christian practice. This module offers students the opportunity to build on previous liturgical study with a focussed analytical study of three of the following: Liturgical Theologians, Rites of Passage, Ritual and Symbol and Liturgical Roles. BIB6658 Cistercian Studies The Cistercian tradition is a significant aspect of both Christian monasticism and the twelfth century world in which it originated. This module explores this tradition, its origin, historical development, contemporary manifestations and theological and wider cultural significance. Students will be introduced not only to key texts, but to the art and architecture of the tradition. The unit includes guided visits to key Cistercian sites. BIB6665 Liturgy, Ritual and Sacred Space This module presents an unusual opportunity to explore liturgy and worship through its material culture, its performance and its construction of and participation in sacred space. It will explore ecclesiastical architecture, the ordering of liturgical space, Christian art and liturgical performance. Students will be introduced to theological accounts of these phenomena as well as theoretical material from the study of the creative and performance arts. 5

Designated Biblical Studies Modules (Taught by the Department of Biblical Studies, University of Sheffield) BIB6652 The Bible and the Modern Church This module offers students the opportunity to build on their previous biblical study by using and analysing a variety of critical methods in a close study of parts of the Bible. Students will also examine critically some of the theological tensions and ethical diversity in the Bible and to consider their implications for the modern Church. This study will enable students to engage in critical reflection on issues of biblical authority and inspiration and thus to use the Bible responsibly in Christian theology, preaching and ethics. BIB6000 Research Methods (team taught) This module will provide essential techniques for research in Biblical Studies, including how to define a research topic, the location and effective use of research resources, the internet and research, analytical and critical skills, writing up research BIB6024 The Bible and the Postcolonial World The Bible is a book which tells of empires and exiles. It has been used by Western colonial powers as a justification of their actions, but is now being read by people from a variety of postcolonial situations. In this unit, the importance of the Bible in contemporary political and religious developments and the contribution biblical readers have made and can make to these is examined. The development of postcolonial theory and its use and relevance in biblical interpretation will be introduced and selected contemporary novels and poems will be used to illustrate the way in which postcolonial literatures have drawn on and subverted biblical models. BIB6067 Religion in an Age of Terror In this module we will analyse the ways in which modern cultural, political and social contexts have influenced biblical scholarship in particular and the ways in which biblical scholarship has made an impact on the modern world. We will cover the past 150 years of New Testament scholarship and contexts will include the following: 19th Century European nationalism; the rise of Marxism; Nazi Germany, Cold War; the Holocaust; the state of Israel; the so-called ‘clash of civilisations’ and ‘the war on terror’. BIB6068 Settlement and Exile The books of Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, 1&2 Samuel and 1&2 Kings have been seen in critical scholarship to constitute a discrete collection dubbed “the Deuteronomistic History,” with an identifiable theology and ideology. They present a narrative account of five eras in Israel’s remembered past: the Mosaic period, the conquest, the occupation and period of judgeship, the United Monarchy and the monarchies of Israel and Judah. We will explore scholarly debates and theories associated with this collection of books. BIB698 Selected New Testament Texts in Context In this module students will study a designated biblical gospel, book or letter in depth and will write a sustained exegetical paper that will demonstrate their mastery of textual criticism and a range of other critical methods relevant to the analysis of the selected text, interacting with secondary literature and critically evaluating scholarly proposals. The specific text will vary and will be decided annually by the instructor. 6

BIB6023 The Bible and the Arts The module has a dual focus on the way the Bible has influenced Western culture and the way cultural appropriations of biblical materials can influence biblical interpretation. Students will assess the impact of the Bible on culture by analysing retellings of familiar biblical stories in selected examples from literature, art, music and film. They will also examine the impact of popular culture on the Bible and the way popular culture appropriates the Bible for its own purposes. Students will have the opportunity to develop their collaborative and presentational skills by working together on projects in small groups, the results of which will be presented in class. BIB695 Selected Old Testament Texts in Context Students who have reached an appropriate level of competence in Hebrew will be introduced to readings from the Hebrew bible, which will enable them to enhance their knowledge of grammar and vocabulary and also to tackle the problems of producing a coherent translation of a biblical text. The choice of text will reflect the research interests of the tutor. BIB6981 Bible, Archaeology and History This module addresses the fact that, from faith schools to family values, from religious dress to religious wars, in contemporary Britain religion is rarely out of the news. You will look at various aspects of religion in contemporary Britain, including politics and war, sexuality and marriage, ritual and symbolism, as well as providing an introduction to the contemporary religious map of Britain and the diverse religions that contribute to it. BIB6025 Religion and Violence: Judaism, Christianity and Islam in Ancient and Modern Perspectives This module will look and the origins, growth and development of violence in Abrahamic traditions in order to provide a historic perspective on the roots of contemporary religious violence. Topics to be covered will include: theories of religious violence and tolerance; violence in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, the New Testament, and the Qur'an; religious violence from the Crusades to the aftermath of the Reformation; pogroms and the Holocaust; Orientialism; and the roots of 'fundamentalism'. This interdisciplinary module will also be of interest to students of English, History and Philosophy. BIB6670 Psalms and Wisdom The Wisdom books of the Hebrew Bible and the Psalms are not only fascinating sources for the study of ancient Israel’s literary and cultural traditions in the context of the ancient Levant, but have had lasting impacts on later literary and theological traditions. In this module, students will be able to explore this issues and to examine selected texts in terms of their wider historical and cultural context in either English or Hebrew. Departmental language module options There are various options available in Biblical Hebrew and Greek. If you are interested in taking one of the following modules please contact the Academic Registrar and provide details of any previous study in Hebrew/Greek. Semester 1: BIB6011 Biblical Hebrew; BIB6012 New Testament Greek; BIB6040 Hebrew Texts I; BIB6042 Greek Texts I; Semester 2: BIB6013 Hebrew Bible Language and Texts; BIB6014 New Testament Language and Texts; 7

Dissertations BIB6020 Dissertation in Biblical Studies The dissertation offers students the chance to engage in an extended course of directed readings and research on an area of Biblical Studies of particular interest to them, with individual tutorial guidance from a supervisor with particular expertise in the field. In conjunction with this supervisor, they will negotiate their own area of research and a programme of study that is manageable within one year. This is an opportunity to undertake research in an area that complements and extends, without overlapping, the major field of study of their MA programme.

BIB6666 Dissertation in Theology The dissertation offers students the chance to engage in an extended course of directed readings and research on an area of theology of particular interest to them, with individual tutorial guidance from a supervisor with particular expertise in the field. In conjunction with this supervisor, they will negotiate their own area of research and a programme of study that is manageable within one year. This is an opportunity to undertake research in an area that complements and extends, without overlapping, the major field of study of their MA programme. BIB6667 Dissertation in Liturgy The dissertation offers students the chance to engage in an extended course of directed readings and research on an area of liturgy of particular interest to them, with individual tutorial guidance from a supervisor with particular expertise in the field. In conjunction with this supervisor, they will negotiate their own area of research and a programme of study that is manageable within one year. This is an opportunity to undertake research in an area that complements and extends, without overlapping, the major field of study of their MA programme.

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