Dr. Susan Griffith

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Susan B Griffith is a Course Coordinator for the Master of Theology and Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Theology at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford. Her research focuses on Patristics and Late Antiquity, with a specific interest in the reception of the New Testament in early Christianity. She examines topics such as the development of doctrine, applied theology, and the works of significant theological figures like Augustine of Hippo and Ambrose. Griffith's academic contributions include studying early Christian commentaries, intertextuality, and New Testament textual scholarship, particularly concerning the Book of Galatians and the writings of Chrysostom. She also addresses themes related to women in scripture, cult practices of saints, early Christian art, and the use of rhetoric in theological discourse. Furthermore, her research extends to areas like New Testament Greek, Byzantine history, and the intersection of doctrine with philosophy and medicine, including digital humanities.

Research Interests

Courses

MTh in Applied Theology PGDip in Applied Theology

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.