Bachelor Degree
Religious Arts with a specialization in Biblical Studies
The Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies with a religious focus offers specialized training in the study of the Old and New Testaments, integrating tools of historical, literary, linguistic and religious analysis.
The student develops knowledge in Hebrew, Aramaic and Biblical Greek, hermeneutics, history of Israel, archaeology, biblical literature and research methodology, learning to interpret the texts within their historical and cultural context.
Topics you will study:
Gnostic Gospels: Thomas, Peter, Judas, Mary Magdalene
Its origin, historical context, content, main ideas and relationship with early Christian thought are analyzed, paying special attention to the different conceptions about Jesus, his disciples, salvation and spiritual knowledge.
Israel: History and Legend
This course is dedicated to the study of the history of ancient Israel and its representation in biblical traditions. It analyzes the main periods, events, figures, and transformations of Israel, differentiating between historical memory, tradition, and biblical narrative.
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Dead Sea Scrolls and the Archaeology of Qumran
Specialized program in the study of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the archaeological site of Qumran, fundamental to understanding the Judaism of the Second Temple period and the historical context of the origins of Christianity.
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Textual criticism.
This course is dedicated to the study of the transmission and preservation of biblical texts throughout history. Students analyze manuscripts, textual variants, ancient translations, and different manuscript traditions to understand how the texts have been transmitted and to evaluate their various interpretations.
A fundamental training for those who wish to delve deeper
The graduate will be able to:
Translation and teaching of biblical Hebrew.
Research in ancient history and biblical studies.
Teaching in theology, exegesis and biblical archaeology.
Scientific and cultural outreach projects about the ancient world.