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
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Theology and Religious Studies View 47 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
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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.
Tuition Fee
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International
26450 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26450 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
11410 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11410 GBP per year during 36 months.
Part-time study
- Home £5,705
- Overseas £13,225
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