Dr. K Adam

Professor

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Biography

K. M. Adam is a prominent figure in the field of New Testament studies, holding degrees in Philosophy (B.A.) from Bowdoin College, and Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Sacred Theology Master (S.T.M.) from Yale University, and a Ph.D. from Duke University. He began his academic career as an Assistant Professor of New Testament at Eckerd College from 1990 to 1994 and subsequently held similar positions at Princeton Theological Seminary (1995–1999) and Seabury Western Theological Seminary until 2008. His tenure at Duke University was marked by a visiting professorship from 2008 to 2009. Adam has been a lecturer at the University of Glasgow and served as a tutor at St Stephen’s House. Currently, he is a college lecturer in Theology at Oriel College and a lecturer on New Testament at Regent’s Park College. His research interests focus on Biblical Studies, specifically areas concerning the Epistle of James, the Gospel of Matthew, hermeneutics, critical theory, and the Hellenistic Judaic context of the New Testament, including studies related to the Secret Gospel of Mark. Adam is also involved in editorial work with the Biblical Interpretation Series published by Brill.

Research Interests

Experience

Tutor New Testament Greek

2013-01-01 — Present

Oriel College • Oxford

Teaching New Testament Greek and supporting students in their studies.

Lecturer New Testament

2022-01-01 — Present

Regent’s Park College • Oxford

Lecturing on topics related to the New Testament.

Lecturer

2009-01-01 — 2013-01-01

University of Glasgow •

Teaching New Testament courses.

Tutor New Testament Greek

2013-01-01 — 2022-01-01

St Stephen’s House •

Providing instruction in New Testament Greek.

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.