Greetings from Jolly Ol’ England! I have begun my studies at the University of Durham in the MA in Biblical Studies, in course toward a PhD. Since I hadn’t completed a research project in my MDiv studies, it was necessary for me to gain this qualification. I now hope to post about the things I wish I had known, or hadn’t known, prior to coming to the U.K., as well as my experiences in the University.
Since school has convened once more, I thought it necessary to revisit old ways of procrastination. With the sabbatical away from the classroom and the blog, I feel it time to renew the interest. For the initial post, I am listing my modules for this semester.
- Advanced Aramaic and Syriac, Prof. Hayward
- The Dead Sea Scrolls and the NT, Dr. Doering
- Theological Interpretation of Scripture, Prof. Watson
- Research Seminar and Dissertation
I was disappointed that the Prof. John Barclay’s Paul and His Interpreter’s module didn’t make because of his sabbatical. That relegated me to settle for Aramaic. Further, as much as I really dislike the DSS, I thought it beneficial to study them as my research will focus in the Gospels. It doesn’t hurt that a possible research supervisor is teaching the class. When Durham hired Dr. Lutz Doering from King’s College London, it only made the choice to come to Durham easier because my research interests align with many of his.
So here we are again… Cheers to a new course in higher education! It’s good to be back…
