This home page for New Testament studies at Oxford offers information about our programmes at the Faculty of Theology and Religion, important events and updates, teaching and other resources.
Our brand of New Testament studies at Oxford is characterized by three shared emphases: the interdependence of history with theology in the critical understanding of a text whose historical and cultural footprint is above all as Christian scripture; the Jewish religious and practical context of Christian origins; and the New Testament’s hermeneutically important footprint in the first two centuries of its reception.
Follow us on X or Bluesky (@NT4Ox) for announcements about NT-related events around Oxford as well as about graduate scholarships, post-docs and teaching jobs.
Regular Scheduled Events each term include the weekly Oxford New Testament Seminar and fortnightly Graduate Colloquium in Biblical and Early Christian Studies, but there are also links to a host of other relevant events and seminars across the Faculties of Theology and Religion, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Classics, History, as well as the wider Collegiate University.
Both Undergraduates and Graduates are advised to consult termly Lecture Lists for this and other Faculties providing details of lectures, classes and seminars available to all students. (These are usually available at least a week before the beginning of term.)
For those starting out on research, some basic tips for database and journal searches, texts in their original languages, dictionary and lexicons as well as general study information can be found in the Resources section. Each Michaelmas Term we dedicate a meeting of the New Testament Seminar for training in relevant resources.
Our Applicants section is useful for both undergraduate or graduate courses. If you are wondering about master’s or doctoral study in New Testament at Oxford, our Graduate FAQ section offers useful additional advice on various key elements of the application process.
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