Postgraduate Programmes - University of the Free State

4. THE CONTENT OF MODULESModules for the curricula of the B.A.Hons. (Near Eastern Studies) degreeand the M.A. (Near Eastern Studies) degree are compiled from thefollowing topics in consultation with the Head of Department:(1) The translation of Biblical and religious texts(2) Qumran, Judaism and the origin of Christianity(3) Women and gender in the tradition and in criticism(4) Comparative religion : the Near East and Africa(5) The culture and art of the Near East(6) The Near East and the languages of the Bible(7) The Near East and the literature of the BibleREG. B60PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR – NEAR EASTERNSTUDIESPh.D.Study code: 019601. ADMISSION TO THE DEGREEThe Head of Department has the authority to approve and acceptcandidates who may otherwise not strictly fulfil the general requirementsof the University for admission.2. CURRICULUM AND EXAMINATION (256 credits)Students must write a thesis (course code NOS900) on a topic chosen inconsultation with the supervisor and the Head of Department.43Postgraduate Calendar 2004 – Faculty of the Humanities