Dr. Andrew Byers

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Andrew Byers teaches in the Cambridge Theological Federation as a Lecturer in New Testament at Ridley Hall. He moved to Cambridge in 2021, having served as Director of the Free Church Track and Lecturer in New Testament at Cranmer Hall, St John's College, Durham University. With over 13 years of pastoral ministry experience, Andrew writes for both academic and wider audiences within the church. He received his MDiv from Beeson Divinity School of Samford University and earned a ThM from Duke Divinity School. His PhD from Durham University focused on Johannine ecclesiology. His research interests include Johannine Literature, Synoptic Gospels, Early Christian Ecclesiology, Christian Ministry, and Hermeneutics.

Research Interests

Johannine Literature Synoptic Gospels Early Christian Ecclesiology Christian Ministry Hermeneutics

Experience

Lecturer in New Testament

— Present

Ridley Hall • Cambridge

Teaches and conducts research in New Testament studies.

Director of Free Church Track Lecturer in New Testament

— Present

Cranmer Hall, St John's College, Durham University • Durham

Directed the Free Church Track while teaching New Testament.

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.