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Qualification
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
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Location
University of Oxford
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
12-OCT-25
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Duration
21 months
Course summary
About the course
The MPhil in Eastern Christian Studies is a two-year degree which is intended to give you experience in reading and interpreting a wide range of Eastern Christian texts in one of three options - Greek, Armenian with Greek, or Syriac with Greek. All students also prepare a 30,000 word thesis. This degree can be a stand-alone qualification or preparation for doctoral research.
Before arrival in Oxford you will be required to choose to study for papers in one of the three following options.
Greek (Patristic and Byzantine)
Armenian with Greek
Syriac with Greek
Teaching for each option may not be available in every year. In 2021/22 The Greek (Patristic and Byzantine) option will not be offered.
A list of set texts in each language is included in the Course Handbook, which can be accessed via the faculty's course webpage. Set texts are agreed with candidates at the beginning of the academic year, and a list of these can be obtained from the Course Director.
Assessment
You will sit an examination towards the end of Trinity term in the second year which takes the form of four papers. These consist of.
essay questions on the development of doctrine and the history of the Church in the Christian East to AD 717
specified Armenian or Syriac historical texts
specified Armenian or Syriac theological texts
Greek ecclesiastical texts
For the specified Armenian and Syriac historical and theological texts, besides passages for translation and comment, there may also be essay questions associated with the set texts. The paper on Greek ecclesiastical texts will include some passages from unspecified, as well as specified, texts.
The thesis (of not more than 30,000 words) must be presented at the end of the second week of the same Trinity term. You will be examined by viva voce unless you have been individually excused by the examiners.
Graduate destinations
Oriental studies graduates have found employment in many diverse fields including business, finance law, civil service, journalism, government and industry.
Many graduates have also undertaken further research into subjects linked with Oriental studies and have pursued successful careers in the academic world, education and in museums.
Tuition fees
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£ 41,250per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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