Biblical studies
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For other uses, see Bible study (disambiguation).
"New Testament studies" redirects here. For the journal, see New Testament Studies.
Biblical studies is the academic application of a set of diverse disciplines to the study of the Bible (the Old Testament and New Testament).[1][2] For its theory and methods, the field draws on disciplines ranging from ancient history, historical criticism, philology, theology, textual criticism, literary criticism, historical backgrounds, mythology, and comparative religion.[1]
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Many secular as well as religious universities and colleges offer courses in biblical studies, usually in departments of religious studies, theology, Judaic studies, history, or comparative literature. Biblical scholars do not necessarily have a faith commitment to the texts they study, but many do.