Academic Programmes: Doctoral
?PhD Programme in Ancient Languages
Admission requirements
A Master's degree in Ancient Languages, Biblical Hebrew, another Semitic language, Greek or Latin or another qualification (e.g. a Master's degree in Theology or Linguistics) accepted by the Senate as equivalent. Students who do not have a Master's degree in a language must undergo an assessment in the language in which they wish to specialise. Additional work will be required if it is found necessary. Advanced knowledge of a second ancient language is a corequisite.
The programme requires the writing of a dissertation which contains the results of independent and original research on a research problem.
Contact Prof Christo van der Merwe for more details.
E-mail: cvdm@sun.ac.za
Tel: +27 (0) 21 808 3655
PhD Programme in Old and/or New Testament
Aims of programme
The purpose of this PhD programme is to develop in the student a capability for independent research in a particular area of theology.
Entrance requirements and qualifications
Admission requirements are a MTh degree or equivalent qualification as approved by the Senate.
General structure and content
This non-residential programme requires at least two years and involves the writing of a dissertation to be submitted to the Faculty for an oral examination.
Contact the Faculty Secretary for Theology for more information.
