Overview
This Theology and Religion MA by Res 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.
Career opportunities:
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.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme 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
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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There are no specific deadlines for applications, though the majority of students start in September.
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Disciplines
Philosophy Theology and Religious Studies View 50 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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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
- 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.
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International
22600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22600 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4900 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
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