Apocryphal Gospels

Education facts

Code: RT2522

The course covers different types of apocryphal Gospels and introduce 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 familiarise themselves with the scholarly field and the academic discussion about these texts.

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. Also qualified are applicants who have equivalent foreign education or that have equivalent prior knowledge according to earlier study regulation. Furthermore, a knowledge of languages equivalent to English A/English 5.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Apocryphal Gospels

  University of Gothenburg

  GÖTEBORG

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 29 March 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %