Overview

About the programme

Our expertise in a wide range of research methods and approaches to religions provides an invaluable context for postgraduate research about contemporary religion in historical perspective and vice versa.

Our leadership in important scholarly associations, conferences and publications places us at the forefront of the discipline internationally and greatly benefits our research students. This Contemporary Religion in Historical Perspective programme is offered at The Open University UK.

Programme Structure

Religious Studies at the OU has considerable internationally recognised expertise in two key areas:

Religious history, particularly pertaining to the 19th and 20th centuries and Protestant evangelicalism in the UK and elsewhere. Current research includes work on religious toleration and peace, education and mediation.
Lived, improvised and vernacular forms of religion, spirituality and non-religion. Current research includes work on indigenous and vernacular traditions in Europe and globally, including festivals, pilgrimages and eco activism.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History Theology and Religious Studies View 134 other PhDs in History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry requirements

An MA in religious studies or related discipline. Each application is considered on its own merits. If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

12705 GBP / year

≈ 12705 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Milton Keynes

United Kingdom

848 - 1345 GBP / month

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