Master's and Doctorate in Biblical Hermeneutics

Master's and Doctorate in Biblical Hermeneutics

MASTER'S DEGREE - Duration: 2 to 3 years | Modality: 100% online | Workload: 1,500 hours DOCTORATE - Duration: 3 to 5 years | Modality: 100% online | Workload: 2,500 hours

Differences between Master's and Doctoral programs

Master’s students will take courses at Level I, while doctoral students will have access to more advanced content at Levels II and III. The Master’s program lasts 2 to 3 years, with a total workload of 1,500 hours, while the Doctorate lasts 3 to 5 years, requiring a total of 2,500 hours. Both programs are offered 100% online, providing flexibility and accessibility for students throughout their academic journey.

Course Presentation

Biblical interpretation forms the foundation of all Christian theological reflection. The increasing complexity of the dialogue between the biblical text and contemporary contexts demands specialists capable of navigating hermeneutical challenges with academic rigor and contextual sensitivity. This program seeks to train researchers who can contribute significantly to the advancement of biblical hermeneutics.

General Objectives

Biblical interpretation forms the foundation of all Christian theological reflection. The increasing complexity of the dialogue between the biblical text and contemporary contexts demands specialists capable of navigating hermeneutical challenges with academic rigor and contextual sensitivity. This program seeks to train researchers who can contribute significantly to the advancement of biblical hermeneutics.

Course Program

1st Semester

  • Scientific Methodology
  • Hermeneutical Research Methodology
  • Contemporary Hermeneutical Theories
  • Doctrine of God and the Trinity
  • Theological Deepening I
  • Training of Pastors and Religious Leaders I

2nd Semester

  • Christology and the Theory of Salvation
  • Biblical Hermeneutics
  • Exegesis of the Old Testament
  • Biblical Text and Contemporary Contexts
  • Theological Deepening II
  • Training of Pastors and Religious Leaders II

3rd Semester

  • New Testament Exegesis
  • Hermeneutics and Cultural Contexts
  • Apocalyptic Literature and its Interpretation
  • Hermeneutics and Biblical Theology
  • Theological Deepening III

4th Semester

  • Dissertation/Thesis Guidance and Preparation

Additional Courses for the Doctorate (5th and 6th Semesters)

  • Philosophical and Biblical Hermeneutics
  • Semiotics and Structural Analysis of Biblical Texts
  • In-depth Study of Biblical Hermeneutics
  • Intertextuality in the Bible
  • Advanced Research Seminar in Hermeneutics
  • Training of Pastors and Religious Leaders III
  • Thesis Guidance and Preparation
The Theological Deepening courses, held weekly in a live format, will allow engagement with emerging hermeneutical issues, providing a space for dialogue and collective knowledge building. The weekly meetings ensure continuity and progressive deepening of the topics covered.

Training for Pastors and Religious Leaders (I, II and III)

  • The Pastor and Religious Leader Training course is an option geared towards those who want specialized training in ministerial leadership. With three levels of depth, the course offers essential theological deepening that pastors and religious leaders need for their roles. Students will develop practical and theoretical skills in areas such as pastoral theology, church management, and faith community development, preparing them to exercise effective and committed leadership.
  • The program was designed with a structure that balances mastery of the original languages, exegetical methods, hermeneutical theories, and contextualized application, training researchers capable of contributing significantly to the advancement of academic biblical interpretation.