Theology (MA)

At the School of Divinity, studying theology includes biblical studies, Christian theology, ethics and philosophy, the history of Christianity, Islamic studies and religious studies. This programme offers an extensive range of courses to choose from and the opportunity to concentrate on specific subject areas or approaches if you would like to.

• You will choose courses that cover a variety of topics such as: biblical texts and languages, Christian intellectual history, ethics and philosophical theology, history of the Christian churches and global Christianity, non-Christian religions, practical theology, science and theology, the arts and theology, and liberation theologies.
• You would be joining one of the largest and highest ranked departments of Theology and Religious Studies in the UK.
• You will study with internationally renowned academics who produce world-leading research on their subjects.
• Students will be able to describe, analyse and critique a wide range of theological disciplines, beliefs and practices in a creative and constructive fashion.
• Edinburgh has a fascinating ecclesiastical/theological history and is a cosmopolitan, diverse and exciting setting for theological study.

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The Theology MA programme has six main goals:

• To offer study in all the traditional subjects that comprise the academic study of the Christian tradition, from introductory through advanced levels.
• To develop advanced expertise in knowledge and abilities in disciplines within the study of the Christian tradition.
• To acquaint you with the approaches, questions, methods, tools, and results of advanced academic studies in these subjects.
• To allow the study of additional subjects outside of Theology for the first two years.
• To help develop your experience and abilities in comprehension, analysis, reflection, critical thinking, oral and written communication.
• To equip you for a variety of careers, further academic study, and life-long learning.