The collection of writings we call the Bible is the product of a long and difficult process of transmission. Most modern Bibles are translations based upon reconstructions of the diverse Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek texts making up the Old and New Testaments. This tortuous history cannot be separated from the debt the original versions owe to the contexts in which they were formed. Not only is the textual tradidion of the Bible a product of history, so too are the ideas contained in biblical writings.

Course leader
Prof. Bert Jan Lietaert Peerbolte

Target group
Students of Theology, Religious Studies, Biblical Studies, Ancient History, Philosophy and other humanities.

Course aim
You build an awareness of text-critical decisions made in the process of reconstructing the biblical text.You acquire a knowledge of the manuscript traditions of Old and New Testaments.You gain an insight into how the collection of biblical writings came about in antiquity.You acquaint yourself with the religio-historical context in which the Bible originated.

Credits info
2 ECTS Contact hours: 20

Fee info
EUR 475: Includes orientation and course material. Does not include housing.

Scholarships
The Amsterdam Summer School offers twenty scholarships of 500 for highly motivated students. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is 1 April. Application for the scholarship is part of the general online application procedure.

VU University Amsterdam
Address: Study Abroad in Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1105 Amsterdam
Postal code: 1081 HV
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.studyabroadinamsterdam.nl/en/summerschool/index.asp
E-mail: amsterdamsummerschool@vu.nl
Phone: +31 20 5986506