{"id":11341,"date":"2012-12-12T22:55:07","date_gmt":"2012-12-13T03:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/religionprof\/?p=11341"},"modified":"2012-12-12T22:55:07","modified_gmt":"2012-12-13T03:55:07","slug":"early-gospels-phd-opportunity-at-university-of-durham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/religionprof\/2012\/12\/early-gospels-phd-opportunity-at-university-of-durham.html","title":{"rendered":"Early Gospels PhD Opportunity at University of Durham"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>

John Byron<\/a> and Sean Winter<\/a>\u00a0have already mentioned this opportunity to work with Francis Watson at the University of Durham. As a Durham grad myself, I second (or rather, third) their recommendation of Durham as a place to live and study!<\/p>\n

\"\"My AHRC-funded project on \u201cThe Fourfold Gospel and its Rivals\u201d has aPhD studentship attached that will provide three years worth of home fees (or equivalent) and living expenses in 2013-16. The double focus of the project is on early Christian gospels (canonical and noncanonical) and on gospel reception in the patristic era, which should cater for applicants wishing to work primarily in the New Testament field or in patristics \u2013 although some overlap would be likely. I\u2019d be most grateful if colleagues would draw this opening to the attention of current or recent students who may be interested in pursuing a PhD in this area.<\/p>\n

The following suggestions illustrate the kind of PhD topic that would fit the terms of the project, but many others are equally possible:<\/p>\n

(1) \u00a0 \u00a0 The Protevangelium of James in its relationship to Matthew and Luke, and its later historical and theological significance.<\/p>\n

(2) \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Patristic views on gospel origins, from Papias to Augustine.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

(3) \u00a0 \u00a0 The relationship between selected \u201cgnostic\u201d gospels (e.g. Mary,Judas, Philip, etc.) and the canonical ones.<\/p>\n

(4) \u00a0 \u00a0 The construction and purpose of either Marcion\u2019s Luke or Tatian\u2019s Diatessaron.<\/p>\n

(5) \u00a0 \u00a0 Revelatory discourse in John 14-16 and selected \u201cgnostic\u201d gospels.<\/p>\n

(6) \u00a0 \u00a0 The role of writing in the transmission of the early Jesus tradition: how far back does it go?<\/p>\n

(7) \u00a0 \u00a0 Tradition, reception, and the \u201chistorical Jesus\u201d.<\/p>\n

(8) \u00a0 \u00a0 Factors involved in the construction of the four-gospel collection.<\/p>\n

(9) \u00a0 \u00a0 The hermeneutical significance of the four gospel collection.<\/p>\n

(10) \u00a0 \u00a0Public responses to publication of newly discovered gospel literature, c.1890-2012.<\/p>\n

Applicants should have a good first degree in theology\/religious studies, a completed or a current MA, and experience in the study of the Greek New Testament. Applications will be submitted in the normal way (for which see the Durham Department of Theology and Religion website), specifying the AHRC project studentship. A detailed research proposal will not be essential, although it may be an advantage.Preliminary enquiries may be addressed to Prof Francis Watson(francis.watson@dur.ac.uk<\/a>). The closing date for applications for this position will be Monday, 25 February 2013, and the successful applicant will be notified in early March.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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