Focus

The Sub-Programme Bibliological Perspectives is devoted to in-depth research of the Old and New Testament. This includes exegetical, hermeneutical, biblical theological, theological and canonical studies.

Subprogramme leader

Prof. Albert Coetsee

E-mail: albert.coetsee@nwu.ac.za

Tel: +27 18 299 1606

Subprogramme members

Apart from the full-time staff listed below, the Subprogramme has a number of internationally renowned extraordinary researchers. Many of the researchers within the Subprogramme are active members of the Old Testament Society of South Africa (OTSSA), New Testament Society of South Africa (NTSSA), European Association of Biblical Studies (EABS) and Society of Biblical Literature (SBL).

Please view the short biographies of our team to learn more about their respective research foci and consider reaching out to those with whom you share an academic interest to start a conversation.

Prof. Albert Coetsee

Dr Lekgetho Moretsi

Dr Zukile Nqgeza

Dr Chris van der Walt

Mrs Sheurl Davis

Prof Elma Cornelius

Prof Philip du Toit

Prof Risimati Hobyane

Prof Francois Viljoen

Dr Walter Maqoma

Projects

EABS research unit: “Biblical Theological Investigations into the Attributes of God”

Since 2020 the Subprogramme hosts a research unit at the European Association of Biblical Studies (EABS). The aim of the research unit is to investigate how biblical texts portray a specific attribute of God as part of the developing, unfolding, and progressive story line of the text, and to publish the results of these investigations. The focus of the research unit for 2025 is the immutability of God.

 

Reading circle

The Subprogramme meets once a month to hear a paper of one of its members, to discuss its content and to give feedback. This usually takes place the last Friday of the month at 14:30-15:30. Other scholars who are interested to form part of the discussion, are welcome to contact the Subprogramme leader for more information.

 

Publications & completed projects

Christian Hermeneutics in South Africa (Hennie & Nico)

Biblical Theology of Life: OT & NT

Biblical Theology of Prayer: OT & NT

 

2024: Biblical Theological Investigations into the Righteousness of God

 

 

Detail to be submitted with your application:

Postgraduate students interested in studies related to the focus of the Subprogramme are encouraged to apply at the NWU. Proficiency in Semitic Languages (for Old Testament studies) and Greek (for New Testament studies) is a prerequisite for most M and D studies within the Subprogramme, as well as knowledge of subject-specific works related to the research focus of the project. A provisional research motivation should be included with the application, containing the following:

  1. Working title of study
  2. Field, focus and possible study leader
  3. Background
  4. Problem statement
  5. Aims and objectives
  6. Central theoretical argument (hypothesis)
  7. Methodology
  8. Value of study
  9. Ethical framework
  10. References