Look at the Christian past from a variety of perspectives – theological, philosophical and historical. Programme Director Dr Simon Burton discusses the postgraduate Theology in History programme here at the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh. About the study areaStudy the Christian past from a variety of perspectives – theological, philosophical and historical – and reflect critically upon the historical contexts in which Christian thought has developed.Our approach is interdisciplinary, academic staff on the programme include historians, philosophers of religion and systematic theologians. Your work will be enriched by the School’s guest lectures and regular research seminars.If you are interested in this study area, you can apply either as a Master of Theology (MTh) or as a Master of Science (MSc); depending on your preference.Find out moreOur postgraduate Degree Finder contains a full programme description, details of entry requirements, fees, scholarships and international student information for this programme. Or see below for a detailed programme structure.Apply onlineProgramme structureCreeds, Councils and Controversies I: Patristic and Medieval – 20 creditsCreeds, Councils and Controversies II: Reformation and Modern – 20 creditsApproaches to Research in Divinity and Religious Studies – 10 creditsApproaches to Research: Theology in History – 10 creditsThree optional courses – 60 credits15,000 word dissertation – 60 creditsOptional CoursesThese courses may change year to year, so please consult the Programme Director for advice on what will be available.African Christianity to 1500 – 20 creditsAugustine: Confessions, City of God, On the Trinity – 20 creditsCalvinist Theology and Piety – 20 creditsChristianity in Asia – 20 creditsJesus Christ in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries – 20 creditsMartyrdom, Monastic and Mysticism: Women Writers of the Early and Medieval Church – 20 creditsReadings in Western Theology from the French Revolution to the First World War – 20 creditsReligion and the Enlightenment: the Birth of the Modern – 20 creditsSystematic Theology: Recent Perspectives – 20 creditsTheology in the Long reformation – 20 creditsTheologies in the Public Square – 20 creditsWith the agreement of your Programme Director, you may also take courses from other masters programmes or language courses (subject to availability and timetabling constraints).Further informationProgramme DirectorDr Simon BurtonEmail: simon.burton@ed.ac.ukProfile page: Dr Simon BurtonPostgraduate AdmissionsPhone: +44 (0)131 650 8952Email: div.pgadmissions@ed.ac.uk This article was published on 2024-03-19
