Advancing scholarship in Christianity outside the western hemisphere. The Centre for the Study of World Christianity (formerly, the Centre for the Study of Christianity in the Non-Western World) exists to advance high-quality scholarship in Christianity as a polycentric faith whose adherents are now far more numerous in the majority world than in Europe or North America. Within the University of Edinburgh, the Centre for the Study of World Christianity has close co-operative links with the Centre of African Studies, Centre for South Asian Studies and HRH Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Centre of the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World. Research seminars The Centre holds regular seminars during the Autumn and Spring semesters. World Christianity Research Seminars Postgraduate studies The Centre is the primary postgraduate focus of the School of Divinity’s keen interest in the history and contemporary reality of Christianity as a world religion. Our alumni include some of the most recognised names in the field, such as Siga Arles, Kwame Bediako, Jonathan Bonk, Jehu Hanciles, Jooseop Keum, Esther Mombo, Cyril Okorocha, Diane Stinton and Timothy Tennent. There are a number of options, including one year taught or research Masters programmes (MTh/MSc) and PhD opportunities. For further details, please go to our Postgraduate study pages. Contact the Centre The contact details of our Director and staff associated with the Centre may be found on the Centre's website: Centre for the Study of World Christianity Social Media CSWC on Twitter CSWC on Facebook Note: These links may take you to web-based material and content that may not be maintained or managed by the University of Edinburgh. The University of Edinburgh may not be responsible for this material and content. This article was published on 2024-03-19
