New Testament
The New Testament path trains students in critical biblical studies as applied to the New Testament. Throughout their coursework and exams, students develop competencies in a variety of methods of interpretation. We foreground methods like postcolonial criticism and queer or gender studies alongside historical and literary approaches. As they pursue their research topics, students also branch out into other areas. The wider context of the GDR exposes students to theories and methods shared across the study of religion more broadly, which can prompt new questions or approaches to the study of the New Testament. In addition, we collaborate frequently with colleagues in the Hebrew Bible path, and students also benefit from connections with faculty and students in other paths, such Historical Studies in Theology and Christianity, Christian Ethics, South Asian Religions, and Practical Theology. Students also develop their research interest by connecting across Emory University to study topics like literary and gender theory, ancient history and culture, philosophy, or art history. As a result, student dissertations center on the interpretation of a New Testament text but range widely in their research question and method.
Path Advisor
Almar H. Shatford Professor of New Testament
Susan Hylen
Director of the Women, Theology, and Ministry Program 