Overview

Our staff include theologians, historians, sociologists and philosophers so we can support your research with a range of different approaches and methodologies.

You will get expert supervision from our research-active and creative staff. If applicable to your research, you can get supervision across departments (for example, philosophy or history). You may also be able to strengthen your supervisory team from across our Midland4Cities partner universities.

In the Theology and Religious Studies programme of the University of Nottingham you will be joining a diverse community whose current research projects include:

Constructive Theology

Continental Philosophy

Hebrew Bible and New Testaments

Hermeneutics

Historical Theology

Islam and Politics

Jewish Philosophy

Philosophy of Religion

Philosophical Theology

Reformation Theology

Religion and Environment

Religion and Media

Religion and Technology

Sociology of Religion

Theology and Literature

Theology and Natural Science

Careers

Many of our PhD students are already settled in careers before starting the course - their research is for personal development, interest or to deepen their existing career.

The most common non-religious career paths for our postgraduate students include education/teaching, IT, and welfare and housing associations.

We have a successful record of our PhD students developing academic careers at many different institutions.

Programme Structure

You will complete a written thesis of up to 100,000 words, with experienced support and advice from your academic supervisors.

You will also take an oral examination called a viva voce where you explain your project in depth to an examination panel.

Recent dissertation examples

The Significance of Time in Augustine’s Understanding of the Authority of Scripture

By the Spirit we understand: how do new religious experiences create scripture?

The Oneness of the Manifold: A Comparative Survey of Mystical Ontologies East and West

The Word Above All Earthly Powers: The Metaphysics of Creation and Reformed Theology

Chromatic dialogues: colour and culture in Homer, Herodotus and the Hebrew Bible

Wisdom as a Model for Jesus’ Ministry: A Study on the ‘Lament over Jerusalem’ in Matthew 23.37-39 and Luke 13.34-35

Ibn Taymiyya's Contextual Biblical Hermeneutics in Al-Jawab al-Sahih (The Correct Response)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-04-01 00:00:00

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More details

International applicants should apply as early as possible.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Philosophy & Ethics Religious Studies & Theology View 44 other PhDs in Philosophy & Ethics in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Masters-level degree (or international equivalent)

IELTS: 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element)

Tuition Fee

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International

20000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20000 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4596 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4596 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Nottingham

583 - 978 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.