Study Biblical Studies at Otago
Overview
Biblical Studies is devoted to the study of the Jewish and Christian Scriptures, looking at the origins of the biblical writings and the history of their interpretation.
For further information, please see the subject entries for Theology and Religious Studies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons))
- Bachelor of Theology (BTheol)
- Bachelor of Theology with Honours (BTheol(Hons))
- Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Theology (PGDipTheol)
Papers
See the full list of Biblical Studies (BIBS) papers.
Programme Requirements
Bachelor of Arts (BA) majoring in Biblical Studies
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | 18 18 | |
| 200-level | One of BIBS 211, BIBS 213, BIBS 215, RELS 211 One of BIBS 221, BIBS 223, BIBS 224, BIBS 226 One further paper from 200-level BIBS, RELS 211 | 18 18 18 |
| 300-level | Four 300-level BIBS papers RELS 311 may be substituted for one paper | 72 |
| Plus | 198 further points; must include 54 points at 200-level or above. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Arts | 198 |
| Total | 360 |
Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons)) in Biblical Studies
| Stage | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st stage | 90 further points | 18 18 90 |
| 2nd stage | One of BIBS 211, BIBS 213, BIBS 215, RELS 211 One of BIBS 221, BIBS 223, BIBS 224, BIBS 226 Two further papers from 200-level BIBS, RELS 211 54 further points (including HEBR 131 or BIBS 131 if not already passed) GREK 111 and GREK 112 passed before 2012 may be substituted for BIBS 131 and one other paper | 18 18 36 54 |
| 3rd stage | Seven 300-level BIBS papers RELS 311 and a 300-level CHTH paper may be substituted for two 300-level BIBS papers | 126 |
| 4th stage | Three further 400-level BIBS papers RELS 461 or a 400-level CHTH paper may be substituted for one 400-level BIBS paper | 30 90 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts) in Biblical Studies
The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts) programme in Biblical Studies is the same as the fourth stage course for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours.
Bachelor of Theology (BTheol) majoring in Biblical Studies
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | 18 18 18 18 18 | |
| 200-level | One of BIBS 211, BIBS 213, BIBS 215, RELS 211 One of BIBS 221, BIBS 223, BIBS 224, BIBS 226 One further paper from 200-level BIBS, RELS 211 Two 200-level CHTH, PAST or RELS papers | 18 18 18 36 |
| 300-level | Four 300-level BIBS papers RELS 311 may be substituted for one paper | 72 |
| Plus | 108 further points; must include 18 points at 200-level or above. Must include a RELS paper if no RELS paper included elsewhere in programme. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Theology | 108 |
| Total | 360 |
Bachelor of Theology with Honours (BTheol(Hons)) majoring in Biblical Studies
| Stage | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st stage | 36 further points | 18 18 18 18 18 36 |
| 2nd stage | Four 200-level BIBS papers At least three other Theology papers including HEBR 131 or BIBS 131 if not already passed RELS 211 may be substituted for one 200-level BIBS paper GREK 111 and GREK 112 passed before 2012 may be substituted for BIBS 131 and one other paper | 72 54 |
| 3rd stage | Five 300-level BIBS papers Two 300-level CHTH, PAST or RELS papers RELS 311 may be substituted for one 300-level BIBS paper HEBR 131 or BIBS 131 must be substituted for one of these papers if not already passed | 90 36 |
| 4th stage | Three further 400-level BIBS papers A 400-level CHTH, PAST or RELS paper may be substituted for one 400-level BIBS paper | 30 90 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Theology (PGDipTheol) in Biblical Studies
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Three further 400-level BIBS papers A 400-level CHTH, PAST or RELS paper may be substituted for one 400-level BIBS paper |
Minor Subject Requirements
Biblical Studies as a minor subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) or Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | Two 100-level BIBS or HEBR papers | 36 |
| 200-level | Two 200-level BIBS papers | 36 |
| 300-level | One 300-level BIBS paper | 18 |
| May include either RELS 211 or RELS 311 | ||
| Total | 90 |
Further Information
Email us at theology@otago.ac.nz or visit our home page http://www.otago.ac.nz/theology
