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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2027-01-19 | - |
Program Overview
Apocryphal Gospels
The course covers different types of apocryphal Gospels and introduces their contents. Historical-critical study of the texts is emphasized, as is the evaluation of their historical and theological significance. During the course, apocryphal Gospels are studied in translation. Special attention is given to the most well-known and debated among these texts, such as the Gospel of Thomas, the seemingly Judaism-oriented Gospels of the Ebionites, Nazoreans and Hebrews, and the so-called Infancy Gospels of James and Thomas. In addition to the primary texts, students familiarize themselves with the scholarly field and the academic discussion about these texts.
Course Details
- Course code: RT2522
- Level: Master's level
- Credits: 7.5 credits (ECTS)
- Offered by: Department of Literature, History of Ideas, and Religion at the Faculty of Humanities
- Study pace: 50%
- Time: Day
- Location: Göteborg
- Study form: Campus
- Language: English
- Duration: 19 Jan 2026 - 25 Mar 2026
- Application period: 15 Sep 2025 - 15 Oct 2025
- Application code: GU-22070
Alternative Study Option
- Study pace: 50%
- Time: Mixed time
- Location: Location independent
- Study form: Distance
- Language: English
- Duration: 19 Jan 2026 - 25 Mar 2026
- Application period: 15 Sep 2025 - 15 Oct 2025
- Application code: GU-22071
Tuition
- Full education cost: 12,000 SEK
- First payment: 12,000 SEK
- No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders, and exchange students.
Prerequisites and Selection
Entry Requirements
- Degree of Bachelor or completed courses of at least 180 credits at first cycle level, of which at least 90 credits with progression in a main field of study including a bachelor's thesis of at least 15 credits.
- Applicants who have equivalent foreign education or equivalent prior knowledge according to earlier study regulation are also qualified.
- A knowledge of languages equivalent to English A/English 5 is required.
Selection
- Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.
Study Counsellor
- Kristina Svensson
Facilities
No specific facilities are mentioned for this course.
Study at The University of Gothenburg
The University of Gothenburg offers various programs and courses for students. To be admitted to the University, an online application is required. Scholarships are available for fee-paying students to help cover the costs of their studies.