Overview
The Theology and Religion programme from The University of Exeter is welcoming and supportive, with a lively and dynamic team of scholars of theology, religion, history, ethics, philosophy of religion, biblical studies and anthropology. Our research interests span a wide range of subject areas, with particular research strengths, including: biblical studies, the reception of Christian and Jewish traditions, disability studies, religion in the public sphere, sex and gender, and religious art and architecture. There are close links with other disciplines in the College of Humanities and Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies.
Careers
We are committed to ensuring you receive high-quality research supervision to maximise your potential and prepare you for a rewarding career.
Postgraduate students have access to the wide range of support offered by our Career Zone. In addition, postgraduate research students can access our Postgraduate Researchers' Programme, which covers a range of topics to help you to succeed during your research degree and to act as a springboard for your research career.
Programme Structure
These broad headings indicate some of the main areas where our work is focused:
- Uses of the Bible in environmental ethics
- Exploring formation for ministry in a learning church
- The church and climate change
- Texts of land, sea and hope
- Vegetarianism as a spiritual choice in historical and contemporary theology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Whilst we don’t have a formal deadline for application, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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Disciplines
Philosophy & Ethics Religious Studies & Theology View 26 other PhDs in Religious Studies & Theology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Students applying to enter directly into the MPhil/PhD programme would normally be expected to have a Masters degree with Merit or equivalent in Theology, or other relevant qualifications such as a doctorate in another subject.
- We accept applications from students whose proposed projects fall in any of the research areas covered by our staff.
Tuition Fee
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International
18100 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18100 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4500 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Exeter
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.