MA Bible Translation at University of the Free State

Programme overview

Master of Arts in Bible Translation, a structured NQF level 9 degree of 180 credits (academic plan BC970535) by coursework and a mini-dissertation. It is intended for people who are or will be engaged in Bible translation as translators, exegetical advisers or consultants, and sets translation within the broader context of translation studies with emphasis on translation from the biblical source texts.

Faculty: Faculty of Theology and Religion | Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time (does not require residence in South Africa) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

What you will study

Three modules: Theory and Practice of Bible Translation; Linguistics for Bible Translators (or Advanced Topics in Linguistics for Bible Translators); and Bible Hermeneutics, Exegesis and Theology (or Advanced Topics in Biblical Languages for Bible Translators). A mini-dissertation on a topic relevant to the student completes the degree.

Career pathways

Bible translators, exegetical advisers and translation consultants.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MA Bible Translation: a four-year bachelor's degree, or a three-year bachelor's degree plus a one-year BA Honours degree, and the equivalent of two years of biblical Hebrew or Greek (48 credits in Hebrew or New Testament Greek), with the required academic average.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Master's applications in Economic and Management Sciences open on 1 April; local applicants close 30 September and international applicants close 31 August.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs/apply

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