Kirby Laing PhD Studentship in Biblical Studies

Kirby Laing PhD Studentship in Biblical Studies

School of Liberal and Performing Arts 

Salary: Contribution to student fee’s 

KIRBY LAING PHD STUDENTSHIPS IN BIBLICAL STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE (CHELTENHAM) STARTING 1 OCTOBER 2018
 
With the support of the Kirby Laing Foundation, the University of Gloucestershire is offering a number of PhD studentships in Biblical Studies, to cover the full or partial direct payment of tuition fees for three years starting in 1 October 2018 (or earlier by agreement). Areas covered include Old and New Testament (historical and/or theological interpretation), extra-biblical texts and the Bible and the visual arts. Successful applicants will form part of the International Centre for Biblical Interpretation in the University.
 
Applicants must have a BA Hons of at least 2.1 standard or equivalent and a Masters’ Degree in Biblical Studies and/or Theology.
 
How to apply:   Please send the completed application form (see link) to:

Professor Philip F. Esler
School of Humanities
Francis Close Hall Campus
The University of Gloucestershire
Swindon Road 
Cheltenham GL50 4AZ, UK 
(pesler@glos.ac.uk)
 
Selection process:    

Short-listed candidates will be invited for interview to the University of Gloucestershire, Francis Close Hall Campus, Cheltenham or by Skype in mid/late January 2018.
 
Academic Contact:      

For informal enquiries and further information, please contact Professor Philip Esler (pesler@glos.ac.uk)

Please quote reference number: O99
Email: hradmin@glos.ac.uk 
Telephone number: 01242 714111
Closing date: Thursday 28th December 2017

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