Dr. Deborah Rooke

Instructor

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Biography

Deborah Rooke is a DPhil graduate in Old Testament from the University of Oxford. She has served as a Biblical Studies lecturer at the University of Wales, Lampeter, and has held the position of Lecturer in Old Testament Studies at King’s College London for twelve years. She returned to Oxford in 2010 and continues her academic contributions in this field. Rooke's research focuses on various aspects of Old Testament studies including cult ritual, feminist and gendered readings, and the use of Old Testament texts in G.F. Handel’s oratorios. She is also an active member of the editorial board for the Journal of the Study of the Old Testament, enhancing her involvement in the academic community.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer in Old Testament Hermeneutics

— Present

Regent's Park College • Oxford

Lecturer specializing in Old Testament Hermeneutics.

Visiting Lecturer in Old Testament

— Present

St Stephen's House • Oxford

Visiting Lecturer focused on Old Testament studies.

Requirements for University of Oxford

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:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.