Dr. Rebekah Van Sant

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rebekah Van Sant is a Departmental Lecturer specializing in the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament at the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on the study of poetics and literary approaches within the Hebrew Bible and ancient Jewish literature. She investigates concepts of exile and diaspora, particularly in relation to biblical Temple texts, covering works such as Lamentations, sections of Isaiah (40-55), the Community Rule of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the book of Esther, and the Joseph narrative in Genesis (37-50). Moreover, her current research emphasizes the role of ambiguity in typology, aiming to deepen the understanding of the poetics of ancient Hebrew prophecy and its reception. Van Sant teaches courses on Gender and Power in Biblical Texts, as well as the Poetic World of the Hebrew Bible.

Research Interests

Courses

Gender Power in Biblical Texts Poetic World of the Hebrew Bible

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.