The H. Milton Haggard Center for New Testament Textual Studies (HCNTTS) is a research center devoted to the study of the Greek New Testament text. Founded in 1998, the Center has become one of the premier settings worldwide for studying the Greek New Testament text. Having created the world’s first comprehensive, searchable electronic database of variants in the entire Greek New Testament, the Center continues to develop scholars and tools to make New Testament manuscripts come to life. Learn more about us »
Projects, training, and tools for every level
For Pastors & Teachers
Have you wondered what those footnotes in your Bible mean by “Other ancient manuscripts read…”? We’re developing tools and resources to help you understand the Biblical text you preach and teach.
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For Scholars & Students
We can help deepen your study of the Greek New Testament by teaching you to work with Greek manuscripts and providing access to comprehensive manuscript data through our tools and resources.
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A major manuscript collection & a dedicated library all set in a world-class study environment
The Center houses a substantial and growing collection of Greek New Testament manuscripts in digital, facsimile, and microfilm formats. Current facilities include dedicated work stations, a study area, a reference library of major text-critical works, a microfilm reader-copier, and computers. We also have a massive electronic database of manuscript evidence and multiple electronic analysis tools. On-site personnel include an administrative assistant, researchers, project directors, and the director of the Center. Learn more »
Take your sabbatical here
The Center’s facilities are available to scholars on sabbatical leaves pending availability and the submission of a proposed study plan compatible with the Center’s purposes. Learn more »
Our staff makes it possible
It takes highly skilled people to keep the Center on the cusp of NT textual research. Meet our staff »
