Centre for Biblical Studies, Manchester

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The Centre for Biblical Studies, boasting over 30 active researchers, stands as one of the world's foremost biblical research centers. It serves as the primary hub for postgraduate and staff engagement in biblical studies within the University.

This esteemed Centre upholds Manchester's prestigious standing in biblical studies, which has been established through the notable contributions of distinguished scholars who held the esteemed Rylands Chair of Biblical Criticism and Exegesis.

The Centre for Biblical Studies plays a pivotal role in the academic journey of all graduate students pursuing biblical studies at Manchester. It offers a wide array of opportunities for professional development, such as international trips, scholarships, weekly lectures, and academic support.

In the 2017 QS world university subject rankings, the University of Manchester ranked among the top seven institutions worldwide, second in the UK, and third in Europe for research citations in Theology, Divinity, and Religious Studies. Notably, the majority of these influential publications originated from scholars associated with the Centre.

Research interests among Centre affiliates span diverse areas, ranging from Ugaritic Literature to early Rabbinic Judaism. The Centre's primary focus lies in studying the literature and cultural contexts of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and New Testament. Additionally, it houses several experts in early Christian gnosticism and early Judaism, particularly the Dead Sea Scrolls. To facilitate collaborative research endeavours, the Centre offers facilities to postdoctoral fellows and visiting scholars who seek to undertake study leave in the research-oriented Department of Religions and Theology at Manchester. Distinguished visitors have included scholars awarded by prestigious institutions such as the British Academy, the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Economic and Social Research Council, and the John Rylands Research Institute and Library.

The Bible, Gender and Church (BGC) Research Centre, led by Cliffe College and the Religions and Theology department at University of Manchester, is an inter-institutional research group. It actively cultivates partnerships to advance equality and diversity within various Christian contexts.

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University of Manchester
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