Overview

This Theology and Religion degree at University of Oxford offers access to a wide variety of experienced specialists in many different fields of theology and religion, including the study of the world religions; biblical studies; science and religion; ecclesiastical history; systematic theology; ethics; patristics, and philosophical theology.

Features

Recent research topics have included, among many other projects, a study of devotion to the infant Jesus in early Christianity; an exploration of trauma in film and the theology of memory; a study of classical Hinduism and environmentalism.

Students develop an extensive range of research skills and expertise in their chosen field of research.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Students admitted to the DPhil will often have acquired one of the Faculty of Theology and Religion's MSt or MPhil degrees within their area of research, ie theology, religious studies or another closely-related field.

Students in possession of a Master's degree from another institution may have this requirement waived.

The Faculty of Theology and Religion considers such waivers on a case-by-case basis and may advise applicants to consider an MSt or MPhil degree in their initial application to the University.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 48 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110

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Other requirements

General requirements

As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their equivalent:

a master's degree in a relevant subject; and

a first-class or strong upper second-class (67% or above) undergraduate degree with honours in theology, religious studies or another closely-related field.

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Tuition Fee

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International

29070 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29070 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

12540 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12540 GBP per year during 36 months.

Part-time study:

Home: £6,270

Overseas: £14,535

Living costs for Oxford

939 - 1530 GBP /month

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