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Fields
of Study
New Testament and Early Christianity
New Testament/Christian
Origins Area: Languages
MODERN LANGUAGES. Candidates for the Ph.D. in New
Testament/Christian Origins must demonstrate a reading knowledge of two
of the following modern research languages: French, German, Spanish, or
another language approved on petition to the faculty. International students
may petition for their native language to count in the last category.
Either French or German must be one of the languages on which to be tested.
ANCIENT LANGUAGES. Each student is required to demonstrate an advanced
proficiency in Greek and a substantial knowledge of Hebrew. The facility
in Hebrew is to be certified by an instructor on the faculty. While not
required, the study of Aramaic is strongly encouraged.
The Greek requirement can be satisfied by successfully completing the
course in the Department of Classical Studies, Intermediate Greek I: Classical
and Koiné Greek (Greek 203), or by passing an examination in Koiné
Greek administered by the New Testament Area.
GREEK LANGUAGE EXAMINATION. The departmentally administered examination
is a written exercise, fours hours in length, designed to demonstrate
ability both to work with the language and to teach it. Language examinations
are given twice a year, ordinarily at the beginning of each semester,
and must be passed before the student may take the Qualifying Examinations
or be considered for appointment to a teaching fellowship in Greek. Prior
to taking this examination a student should consult with the adviser in
the field about its scope and format. Use of a lexicon during the examination
is permitted, but all work must be completed within the four-hour period.
ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES. Each student should be prepared to learn such other
languages, ancient or modern, as may appear requisite for the pursuit
of her or his scholarly interests.
NOTE: This description of requirements supplements The Bulletin of Vanderbilt
University Graduate School and "The Guidelines and Policies of the
Graduate Department of Religion." Students are expected to meet all
of the common requirements of the graduate program as described in those
publications.
Revision date: 21 September 2003
NOTE: This description of requirements supplements The Bulletin of Vanderbilt
University Graduate School and "The Guidelines of the Graduate Department
of Religion." Students are expected to meet all of the common requirements
of the graduate program as described in those publications.
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