Overview
Cardiff University welcome applications from students interested in researching for a PhD/MPhil in Religious and Theological Studies , a full range of areas, the following being of particular strength:
- Buddhism and its literature in India and the West
- Contemporary Christian Theology
- Contemporary Islam in the West
- Early Christian Literature, History and Culture
- Hindu Traditions: Ancient, Medieval and Modern
- History of Biblical Exegesis
- History of Buddhism
- Islam in the UK
- Method and Theory in the Study of Religion
- Narrative Traditions of South Asia
- Pastoral and Practical Theology
- Patristics and Late Antiquity
- Sikh Traditions of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century
- Sociology of Religion.
Programme aims
- To offer knowledge and expertise for a career in research (in academia, the media, public sector), teaching in higher education, or a range of allied professions valuing a humanities postgraduate degree. The interdisciplinary nature of Religious Studies, in particular, provides a broad background combined with a clear focus.
Distinctive features
- Experienced supervisors and a successful and rewarding research programme
- A strong and active tradition of language and textual expertise
- Regular research seminars with visiting speakers
- Regular subject-specific and skills seminars.
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Range of expertise:
- Buddhism and its Literature
- Byzantine History
- Culture & Religion
- Chaplaincy
- Contemporary Islam in the West
- History and Culture
- Hindu Traditions
- Islam in the UK
- Narrative Traditions of South Asia
- Pastoral and Practical Theology
- Patristics and Late Antiquity
- Sociology of Religion.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
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Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies Islamic Studies View 50 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in United KingdomExplore more key information
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General requirements
- A formal submission should be made using the standard university application form. In addition, applicants for a PhD are required to submit a 1,500-2,000 word research proposal accompanied by an indicative bibliography and a discussion of methodologies to be used. Applicants for MPhil are required to submit a 1,000 word version of the same.
- Suitable for graduates in a wide variety of Humanities disciplines and Social Sciences. A first or upper-second class UK Honours degree or equivalent is required.
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International
24450 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24450 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
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